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

Planning a trip to Spain? You are in for one of the easiest countries in Europe to get excited about.

Spain has that rare mix of big-name sights, beautiful everyday life, and regional variety that makes a trip feel rich from start to finish. Madrid gives you grand boulevards, elegant plazas, art museums, late dinners, and that deep capital-city energy. Barcelona feels more visual and electric, with architecture, beach access, bold design, and a rhythm all its own. Head south to Andalusia and you get flamenco culture, orange-tree courtyards, tiled palaces, dramatic history, and long warm evenings that make you want to stay out later than planned.

Beyond the biggest cities, Spain rewards travelers who like range. You can build a trip around food, beaches, islands, train travel, historic cities, road trips, pilgrim routes, wine regions, architecture, or lazy coastal days. It is also the kind of destination where your phone ends up doing a lot of work: maps, train tickets, hotel details, rideshare apps, translation, restaurant searches, attraction bookings, photos, and keeping your trip moving.

And that is exactly why your charging setup matters.

Spain uses 230V electricity at 50Hz, and travelers will commonly run into Type C and Type F plugs. For a lot of people, that means a simple plug adapter is enough. For others, especially travelers bringing single-voltage appliances from 110–120V countries, voltage matters too. A plug adapter fixes the shape. It does not make the power safe for the wrong device.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Spain outlet, plug, and voltage guide with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from around the world. Scroll to your country below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no surprises.

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⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Spain

✔ Plug Adapter (Essential for Many Travelers)

Spain uses Type C and Type F outlets. If your home country uses different plug shapes, you will need an adapter. A universal adapter that covers Europe well is the easiest option for most travelers.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics (Usually Adapter Only)

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V are usually fine in Spain with the correct plug adapter. In most cases, those do not need a voltage converter. The label on the charger is what matters.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (May Need a Converter)

Spain runs on 230V / 50Hz. If your device is labeled 110–120V only, it is not automatically safe to use there with just a plug adapter. In that case, you would need a step-down voltage converter or, better yet, a dual-voltage travel version of that appliance. Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, and other heat tools are the usual troublemakers.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

This is one of those destinations where a good charging setup makes life easier fast. If you are charging a phone, watch, earbuds, power bank, and maybe a camera battery too, a multi-port USB charger is worth packing.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact travel power strip can be incredibly useful in Spain, especially in older buildings, smaller hotels, guesthouses, or rooms where the outlets are not exactly where you want them. Just make sure it is rated for 100–240V use.

✔ Power Bank

A must for long sightseeing days, train travel, navigation-heavy days, beach days, and full afternoons out in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Mallorca, or beyond.

✔ Electronics Organizer

Keeps your adapters, charging bricks, cables, and random little tech pieces from becoming a tangled suitcase mess.

Travel Hack:
A universal adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub almost anywhere in Spain.

🇪🇸 Spain’s Electrical Basics

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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 Spain. Spain uses 230V electricity at 50Hz nationwide.

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

These are usually fine if the charger or device is labeled 100–240V. That is very common for modern electronics.

Not Always Safe

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

Spain’s voltage is much higher than the 110–120V standard used in places like the United States and Canada, so single-voltage appliances can burn out if you use them without the right converter.

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the small print on each charger or device:

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

“100–240V” → Safe in Spain. 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:

Spain’s electrical system is consistent nationwide, including major destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Granada, Mallorca, Ibiza, and the Canary Islands. Whether you are in a major city, a beach destination, or a smaller historic property, the plug types and standard voltage stay the same. Older hotels, guesthouses, and historic buildings may have fewer outlets, so a good charging setup matters even more. Spain uses Type C / Type F, 230V, and 50Hz as part of the broader continental European standard.

💡Traveling around Europe too? Spain uses the same voltage and common plug types as much of continental Europe, which makes multi-country trips much easier. It is still smart to check every country on your itinerary before you leave, just in case you run into an exception.

⚡ Quick Jump to Your Region

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

🌎 North America

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🇺🇸 United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Spain: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Spain. 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. Spain: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Spain. 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. Spain: Plug shapes are different, and Spain’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. Spain: 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 Spain.

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 Spain’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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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, Spain’s voltage is already familiar.
➡️ You’ll just need the right plug adapter.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency compatible

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🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required

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🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required

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🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B / G / D
Spain vs Home: Voltage compatible; adapter needed

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🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Spain vs Home: Voltage match; adapter required

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Spain 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

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

🇦🇷 Argentina

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

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🇵🇪 Peru

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

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🇺🇾 Uruguay

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

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🔌 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
Spain vs Home: Converter required in 127V regions, which are common; C plugs may already fit, N requires an adapter

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🇨🇴 Colombia

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

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🇪🇨 Ecuador

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

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🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 120V / 240V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / D / G
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Significant voltage gap; converter required

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🇻🇪 Venezuela

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

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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)

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

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V (often 240V in practice), 50 Hz, Type I
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I angled pins do not fit Spain’s outlets, so an adapter is essential

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

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

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🇫🇯 Fiji

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

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

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

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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

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

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🇹🇴 Tonga

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

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🇼🇸 Samoa

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

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu

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

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

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

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🇰🇮 Kiribati

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

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🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Large voltage difference; converter essential for single-voltage appliances

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🇫🇲 Micronesia

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

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🇵🇼 Palau

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

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🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / F / I
Spain 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)

Spain’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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇩 Andorra

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

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🇦🇹 Austria

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

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🇧🇪 Belgium

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

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

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

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🇭🇷 Croatia

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

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🇨🇿 Czechia

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

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🇫🇮 Finland

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

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🇫🇷 France

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

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🇬🇷 Greece

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

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🇭🇺 Hungary

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

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🇮🇸 Iceland

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

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🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G does not fit Spain’s outlets

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🇮🇹 Italy

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

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

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

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

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

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🇲🇹 Malta

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

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🇲🇩 Moldova

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

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🇲🇨 Monaco

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

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

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

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

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

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🇳🇴 Norway

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

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🇵🇱 Poland

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

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🇷🇴 Romania

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

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🇷🇺 Russia

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

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🇷🇸 Serbia

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

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

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

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🇸🇪 Sweden

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

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🇨🇭 Switzerland

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

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G does not fit Spain’s outlets

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🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Spain 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)

Spain’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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇲 Armenia

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

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

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

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🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Spain’s outlets, so an adapter is essential

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / K
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / G
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇬🇪 Georgia

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

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🇮🇳 India

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

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🇮🇷 Iran

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

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🇮🇶 Iraq

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

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🇰🇼 Kuwait

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

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs require an adapter

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🇲🇻 Maldives

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

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🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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

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🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Spain’s outlets, so an adapter is required

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🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, C / F
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G / M need an adapter

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🇸🇾 Syria

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

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

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

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C / F
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage mismatch; converter needed for single-voltage items

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🌍 Africa

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🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

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

Spain’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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇴 Angola

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

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🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G / M plugs do not fit Spain’s outlets, so an adapter is essential

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

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

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🇩🇯 Djibouti

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

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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

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

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🇸🇿 Eswatini (Swaziland)

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

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia

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

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🇬🇲 Gambia

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

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🇬🇭 Ghana

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

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🇬🇳 Guinea

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

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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

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

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🇰🇪 Kenya

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

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🇱🇸 Lesotho

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

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🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇲🇱 Mali

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

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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / G
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; M plugs need an adapter

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🇳🇪 Niger

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

What to Pack:

🇳🇬 Nigeria

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

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🇷🇼 Rwanda

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

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🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E
Spain 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
Spain vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

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

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🇸🇴 Somalia

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

What to Pack:

🇿🇦 South Africa

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

What to Pack:

🇸🇸 South Sudan

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

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🇸🇩 Sudan

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

What to Pack:

🇹🇬 Togo

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

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🇹🇳 Tunisia

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

What to Pack:

🇺🇬 Uganda

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

What to Pack:

🇿🇲 Zambia

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

What to Pack:

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

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

What to Pack:

🔌 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
Spain vs Home: Large voltage difference — converter needed for single-voltage items

What to Pack:

🇲🇬 Madagascar

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

What to Pack:

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✅ Universal Packing Checklist

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)

Step-down voltage converter
(Required only if you bring single-voltage 110–120V appliances like hair dryers or straighteners)

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices.

✔ Adapter only
✖ No converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for Spain

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.

Spain’s outlets are straightforward and consistent. Spain uses Type C and Type F plugs nationwide, including major cities, beach destinations, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands.

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

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, train seat, airport lounge, or bedside lamp will have built-in USB charging.

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

Power banks are incredibly useful. Long train days, beach time, day trips, navigation-heavy sightseeing, and full afternoons out in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, or Granada can drain your phone fast.

Spain’s power is consistent nationwide. Once you are prepared, you are set from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville to Valencia, Granada to San Sebastián, Mallorca to Ibiza, and the Canary Islands beyond.

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

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