Spain uses plug types C and F at 230 V, 50 Hz, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. Which adapter works and when you need a converter.
The short answer
Spain uses plug types C, F at 230 V, 50 Hz. From the US you need a type C adapter.
Spain uses the standard mainland European sockets, types C and F, at 230 V and 50 Hz. The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca) and the Canary Islands use the same.
Two round pins, no ground (the Europlug).
Where else type C is usedTwo round pins with ground clips on the sides (Schuko).
Where else type F is used"Converter" applies only to single-voltage devices. Chargers marked 100-240V need an adapter at most.
| Traveling from | Adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|
| United States or Canada | Type C | For 120 V-only devices |
| United Kingdom or Ireland | Type C | Not needed |
| Mainland Europe | Not needed | Not needed |
| Australia or New Zealand | Type C | Not needed |
| Japan | Type C | For 100 V-only devices |
A type C adapter that takes US plugs. None of these convert voltage.
Budget Europe adapter with 2 USB ports for Type C outlets
A universal adapter covers types A, C, G and I. It won't fit Switzerland, India or South Africa well.
Works in 150+ countries with 5 USB ports
A type C adapter. It fits both type C and type F sockets, which are the only ones in Spain.
Yes. Both use types C and F at 230 V, so the same adapter works in both.
Only for single-voltage 120 V devices. Chargers labelled 100-240V need only the adapter.
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