Do you need a travel adapter the UK to Italy?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter

Your the UK plugs don't fit the sockets used in Italy.

Sockets in Italy

Type CType FType L

Voltage

230 V → 230 V

✓ Voltage is the same (230 V) in both, so a plug adapter is all you need - no converter.

Italy from the UK is simple on voltage, with one Italian quirk on the plug. Italy uses round-pin Type C/F plus its own Type L sockets, none of which take the UK Type G, so you'll need an adapter. Voltage is the same 230V.

What to pack

Bring a UK-to-Europe (Type C) adapter; it fits Italian C/F sockets.
Older Italian buildings sometimes have only the three-in-a-row Type L; a C-to-L adapter covers that edge case.
Voltage matches at 230V, so no converter needed.
The same Type C adapter works across most of Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Do UK plugs work in Italy?

No, Type G isn't used. Bring a Type C adapter.

Do I need a converter for Italy from the UK?

No, both run on 230V.

What plug does Italy use?

Types C, F and L, at 230V / 50Hz.

Do you need a travel adapter the UK to Italy?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter

What to pack

Frequently asked questions

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