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Greece Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers (Complete 2026 Edition) ⚡

Planning a trip to Greece? You’re in for one of the most magical travel experiences in the world.

Greece is a country that feels almost mythic even when you’re standing right in the middle of it: whitewashed villages tumbling down volcanic cliffs in Santorini, the blue-domed churches of Oia glowing at sunset, ancient ruins in Athens where the Acropolis still rises over the city like a memory of another age, and seaside tavernas where the scent of grilled octopus, lemon, oregano, and warm pita drifts through the air.

Head to the islands and you’ll find wildly different moods depending on where you go: Mykonos with its chic beach clubs and cosmopolitan energy, Paros and Naxos with their relaxed Cycladic beauty, Crete with its deep history and dramatic landscapes, Rhodes with its medieval layers, Corfu with its lush greenery and Venetian influence, and tiny postcard-pretty escapes where life seems to slow to the rhythm of the sea.

On the mainland, Greece offers a different kind of wonder: Delphi’s haunting mountain setting, the monasteries of Meteora suspended above the world on stone pillars, the Peloponnese with its ancient sites and coastal drives, and Thessaloniki’s lively café culture and layered Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern identity. Add in lazy afternoons by impossibly blue water, late dinners that stretch for hours, ferry rides between islands, and a culture built around hospitality, and it’s easy to see why Greece stays in people’s hearts long after they leave.

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, an island-hopping summer adventure, a history-heavy first trip to Europe, a family vacation, or a dreamy Mediterranean escape with long lunches and even longer sunsets, Greece delivers something unforgettable.

But here’s the practical reality nobody wants to think about until it becomes a problem: none of it works if your devices are dead.

Maps, ferry tickets, hotel bookings, eSIMs, translation apps, camera batteries, and all those sunset photos from Santorini or the Acropolis — they all depend on power. Greece runs on 230V / 50Hz, which can be a nasty surprise if you’re coming from a 110–120V country. The wrong setup can leave you with fried hair tools, a dead phone, or chargers that don’t fit when you need them most.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Greece outlet, plug, and voltage guide, with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from every region of the world. Scroll to your country below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no surprises. (Modeled after my popular Japan guide, Italy guide, France guide, India guide, and Thailand guide.)

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⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Greece

✔ Plug Adapter (Essential)

Greece uses Type C and Type F plugs.
👉 A universal adapter that covers C / E / F is your easiest and most reliable option.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics (Adapter Only)

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V need only a plug adapter in Greece — no converter required.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (Converter Required)

Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, and other small appliances rated 110–120V only can be damaged by Greece’s 230V power unless you use a step-down voltage converter.
In many cases, a dual-voltage travel version is the safer and easier option.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

Hotel rooms — especially in older buildings, small guesthouses, and some island accommodations — may not have enough convenient outlets near the bed or mirror. A multi-port charger makes life much easier.

✔ Travel Power Strip

Choose one that is surge-protected, 100–240V compatible, and ideally includes USB ports. It turns one outlet into a mini charging station.

✔ Power Bank

A must for long sightseeing days, ferry transfers, beach days, full-day excursions, and heavy photo/navigation use. If you want help choosing one, check out my power bank guide.

✔ Electronics Organizer

Keeps cords, chargers, adapters, and little tech essentials contained so you’re not digging through your suitcase five minutes before a ferry departure.

💡 Travel Hack:

A universal adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub anywhere in Greece.

🇬🇷 Greece’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type C – Round, ungrounded
Type F – Round with side clips (Schuko)

Type C plugs fit many smaller electronics chargers. Type F is also standard and very common throughout Greece.

Voltage: 230V (nationwide)
Frequency: 50 Hz

✔ Safe (With Only an Adapter)

Phones
Laptops
Tablets
Cameras
Power banks
E-readers / Kindles
Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
Most modern USB chargers

Not Always Safe

Hair dryers
Curling irons
Straighteners
Steamers
Heating pads
Electric kettles
Cheap or older chargers
Any device labeled 120V only

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the small print on each charger or device:

“110V” or “120V only” → Not safe in Greece. You must use a voltage converter, or the device can burn out.

“100–240V” → Safe in Greece. You only need a plug adapter.

Frequency Note:

The 50Hz vs 60Hz difference is usually not a big deal for phones, laptops, and similar electronics. Motor-based or heat-based appliances may not perform exactly the same.

Consistency:

Greece’s electrical system is consistent nationwide, including the islands. Whether you’re in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, or Meteora, the plug types and voltage are the same. Older hotels or historic properties may have fewer outlets, so a charging setup matters even more.

💡Traveling around Europe too? Greece uses the same voltage and common plug types as much of continental Europe, which makes multi-country trips much easier. It’s always a good idea to check each country you’re traveling to before you leave just in case you have an oddball.

⚡ Quick Jump to Your Region

🌍 North America
🌍 Central America & Caribbean
🌍 South America
🌍 Oceania
🌍 Europe
🌍 Asia
🌍 Africa
✅ Universal Packing Checklist
🎒 Final Tips for Greece

🌍 North America

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🇺🇸 United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Greece: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Greece. You’ll need a plug adapter for almost everything, and a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics.

What to pack:

🇨🇦 Canada

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Greece: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Greece. You’ll need a plug adapter for almost everything, and a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics.

What to pack:

🇲🇽 Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B (some C in limited cases).
Vs. Greece: Plug shapes are different, and Greece’s voltage is still much higher. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage appliances. The frequency difference is usually minor for modern electronics.

What to pack:

🇬🇱 Greenland

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.
Vs. Greece: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible, so most electronics are easy. You may still need a plug adapter depending on the exact plug shape of your device, but many travelers from Greenland will already have compatible plugs for Greece.

What to pack:

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🌍 Central America & Caribbean

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🔌 110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Required for Single-Voltage (110–120V) Appliances

Travelers from these countries are used to lower voltage than Greece’s 230V system.
➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with an adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage hair tools require a step-down voltage converter

🇧🇿 Belize

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch in 110V areas
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Large voltage gap
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage difference
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Plugs may differ, voltage does not match
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Significant voltage gap
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇺 Cuba

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / C / L
Greece vs Home: Converter needed when using 110V areas
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Greece vs Home: Voltage difference
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Large voltage gap
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage difference
What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

If you’re coming from one of these countries, Greece’s voltage is already familiar.
➡️ You’ll just need the right plug adapter.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency compatible
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🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required
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🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required
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🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B / G / D
Greece vs Home: Voltage compatible; adapter needed
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🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required
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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required
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🌍 South America

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed

Greece’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. You’ll just need the correct plug adapter.

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, C / I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, I requires an adapter

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🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A requires an adapter

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🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, L requires an adapter

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🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; slight frequency difference (generally fine for electronics); C plugs are already compatible

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🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F / I / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C and F plugs are already compatible, I and L require adapters

What to Pack:

🔌 110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries

Step-down voltage converter required for single-voltage appliances

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Home: 127V / 220V mix (varies by region), 60 Hz, C / N
Greece vs Home: Converter required in 127V regions (common); C plugs may already fit, N requires an adapter

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Large voltage difference; converter essential for single-voltage devices

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🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120–127V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch; converter required

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🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 120V / 240V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / D / G
Greece vs Home: Converter needed for 120V appliances; adapter required for most plug types

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🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Greece vs Home: Significant voltage gap; converter required

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🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch; converter essential

What to Pack:

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🌍 Oceania

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🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Primarily Type I plug countries)

Greece’s 230V / 50Hz system matches these countries closely. You’ll just need the correct plug adapter, as Type I does not fit Greek Type C/F outlets.

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V (often 240V in practice), 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I angled pins do not fit Greek outlets — adapter essential

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I requires adapter

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🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I adapter required

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; adapter required

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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type I (some Type G)
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; adapter needed for I/G

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🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I adapter essential

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🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I requires adapter

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; adapter required

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I needs adapter

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🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; adapter required

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🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; adapter required

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🔌 120V / 60 Hz Countries

Step-down voltage converter required for single-voltage appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need only an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Large voltage difference; converter essential for single-voltage appliances

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🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch; converter required

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🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Significant voltage gap; converter required

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🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / F / I
Greece vs Home: Voltage difference; converter essential; plug types vary

What to Pack:

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🌍 Europe

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🔌 230V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Primarily Type C / E / F countries)

Greece’s 230V / 50Hz system already matches most of Europe. In many cases, you may already have a compatible plug — especially if you use Type C or Type F — but some countries still need an adapter for a secure fit.

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F / K
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, K may require an adapter

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🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G does not fit Greek outlets

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🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, L may require an adapter

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🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G requires an adapter

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🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇷🇺 Russia

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, J requires an adapter

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🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G does not fit Greek outlets

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🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, L may require an adapter

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🌍 Asia

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Most of Asia)

Greece’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. In many cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter, and some plug types may already be compatible.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Greek outlets—adapter essential

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / K
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G / K need an adapter

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🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G / M require an adapter

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🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / G need an adapter

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🇨🇳 China

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C / I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / I need an adapter

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🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G need an adapter

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🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / H
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, H needs an adapter

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🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, G needs an adapter

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / E / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, A / B / E may need an adapter depending on the device

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🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, G needs an adapter

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🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs require an adapter

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🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / B / D / G need an adapter

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🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Greece vs Home: Voltage match; slight frequency difference (generally fine for electronics); C plugs are already compatible, A / B need an adapter

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🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–240V, 60 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage closely matches; slight frequency difference; G adapter essential

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🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Greek outlets—adapter required

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🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage matches; slight frequency difference; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G / M need an adapter

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🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E / L may need an adapter

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / F / O
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency closely match; C / F plugs are already compatible, A / B / O may need an adapter depending on the device

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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / I
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, I needs an adapter

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🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, A may need an adapter

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🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / D / G need an adapter

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🔌 100–120V Countries

Step-down voltage converter needed for single-voltage appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇯🇵 Japan

Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz (50Hz east, 60Hz west), A / B
Greece vs Home: Large voltage difference; converter needed for single-voltage items; check labels for 100–240V compatibility

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Greece vs Home: Voltage mismatch—converter needed for single-voltage items

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🌍 Africa

A detailed physical map of Africa displaying topography, with color gradients indicating elevation and terrain features across the continent.

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Vast majority of Africa)

Greece’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches most of Africa. In many cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter, and some plug types may already be compatible.

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G / M plugs do not fit Greek outlets—adapter essential

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇨🇬 Congo (Brazzaville)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇸🇿 Eswatini (Swaziland)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; M plugs need an adapter

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, L may need an adapter

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🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs require an adapter

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🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G need an adapter

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🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; M plugs need an adapter

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🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, L may need an adapter

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🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E / G may need an adapter

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🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, M needs an adapter

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🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; M plugs need an adapter

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🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G need an adapter

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🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, J may need an adapter

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🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / E may need an adapter

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🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G need an adapter

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🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, G needs an adapter

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🇿🇦 South Africa

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M / N
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M / N need an adapter

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🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D needs an adapter

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🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G need an adapter

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🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible

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🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G need an adapter

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, D / G
Greece vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G need an adapter

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🔌 120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries

Step-down voltage converter needed for single-voltage appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter, especially in places where lower-voltage systems or mixed-voltage supply still exist.

🇱🇷 Liberia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Greece vs Home: Large voltage difference—converter needed for single-voltage items

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🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, C / E
Greece vs Home: Voltage varies—converter needed for single-voltage items in 127V areas

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✅ Universal Packing Checklist

A variety of electrical plugs and chargers in different shapes and colors scattered on a surface.

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust only converter vs adapter based on your home country.

Essential Power Gear

Conditional (Only If Needed)

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices.
✔ Adapter only
✖ No converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for Greece

A scenic Greek coastal view with whitewashed buildings, blue water, and sunlit hills in the background.

Most travelers only need an adapter. Phones, laptops, cameras, and power banks are almost always dual-voltage.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If a device is single-voltage, plugging it into 230V power without a converter can permanently damage it.

Greek outlets are straightforward and consistent. Greece uses Type C and Type F plugs nationwide, including the islands.

Outlets can still be limited. In older hotels, historic buildings, guesthouses, and small island stays, convenient outlets may be in short supply. A power strip solves this instantly.

USB ports aren’t guaranteed. Don’t assume your hotel room, ferry cabin, or bedside lamp will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are the biggest risk. If yours isn’t dual-voltage, either bring a converter, use hotel-provided tools, or switch to a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are invaluable. Ferries, beach clubs, archaeological sites, island-hopping days, and long sightseeing days drain phones fast.

Greece’s power is consistent nationwide. Once you’re prepared, you’re set from Athens to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Meteora, and beyond.

Power outages are not a major issue for most travelers, but they can happen occasionally, especially during storms, heat waves, or in smaller island areas. Devices with batteries like laptops, phones, and Kindles will be fine, but smaller plug-in appliances may be temporarily unusable until power returns.

💡 Bottom line:
If your gear says 100–240V and you have a universal adapter, you’re good to go. Everything else is mostly about convenience.

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