Can I Use My Electric Shaver in Denmark?

Q: What plug type does Denmark use?

Denmark uses Type K/C sockets at 230V / 50Hz.

Based on what's typical for this device — confirm on the label to be sure.

Typical profile: Your electric shaver needs a plug adapter in Denmark if its actual input rating supports the local voltage and frequency.

Plug adapter needed

Device label dual
Destination grid 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug fit Type K/C adapter needed
Verdict Plug adapter needed

Device voltage: dual
Destination grid: 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug type: Type K/C adapter needed
Typical wattage: 5–15⁠W
Verdict: Plug adapter needed
Reviewed: 2026-09-30

Frequency mismatch (device 60Hz vs grid 50Hz): motor speed or timing may change. Verify the label and manufacturer instructions before use.

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Why

Use a plug adapter only after confirming that your actual input rating covers the local voltage and frequency. Match your real plug and preserve any required grounding. An adapter does not change voltage. The cited Philips S1103/S1301 supply accepts 100–240V, 50–60Hz and is rated 2W. Other shaver supplies can differ. Read the actual INPUT label and use the specified charging supply; do not assume a single-voltage model permits conversion.

Denmark runs 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz. Denmark runs 230V at 50Hz. Its native socket is Type K, but it also accepts the Europlug (Type C). A Schuko (Type F) plug may not fully ground.

Electric Shaver in Denmark at a glance

Your electric shaver vs Denmark's grid
Device voltage profile	dual
Typical wattage	5–15⁠W
Destination voltage	230⁠V
Destination frequency	50⁠Hz
Destination plug types	Type K/C
Voltage mismatch	120⁠V → 230⁠V = +110⁠V
Verdict	Plug adapter needed

Plug types in Denmark: Type K, Type C

How different input labels change this answer

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Denmark: 230⁠V · 50⁠Hz

100–240V 50/60Hz → Plug adapter needed
120V 60Hz → Adapter + voltage converter needed

Sources and limits

What the evidence covers

A source supports only the facts, socket types or models listed below. A model example does not verify every device in its category. Confirm your own label and outlet.

Coverage: Danish Safety Technology Authority: New standard for household sockets; Energinet: Technical issues related to new transmission lines in Denmark; Danish Standards: Plug, socket and voltage information; Danish Safety Technology Authority: Household socket systems; Energinet: Frequency quality parameters
Dataset reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Nominal voltage: Danish Standards: Plug, socket and voltage information Scope: Denmark (Types verified: C, K) checked: 2026-09-30
Frequency: Energinet: Technical issues related to new transmission lines in Denmark Scope: Denmark checked: 2026-09-30 ; Energinet: Frequency quality parameters Scope: East Denmark (DK2), Nordic synchronous area checked: 2026-09-30
Socket types: Danish Standards: Plug, socket and voltage information Scope: Denmark (Types verified: C, K) checked: 2026-09-30 ; Danish Safety Technology Authority: Household socket systems Scope: Denmark (Types verified: K) checked: 2026-09-30

Scope

Danish Safety Technology Authority: New standard for household sockets: National standard section: new products marketed from 1 January 2026 must meet DS 60884-2-D1:2023, with a limited blind-hole extension transition through 2027. No additional IEC letter types are inferred.
Energinet: Technical issues related to new transmission lines in Denmark: PDF/printed p100, section 6.6 Power quality-related issues: the fundamental frequency of the Danish system is 50 Hz. This national statement is distinct from the older DK2-only Nordic methodology.
Danish Standards: Plug, socket and voltage information: Meeting information > Plug, socket & voltage: Denmark 230 V AC, IEC Type K and Europlug working throughout Denmark. Europlug is mapped to Type C compatibility; this does not establish grounding for class-I appliances.
Danish Safety Technology Authority: Household socket systems: Dansk standard for stikkontakter: traditional Danish, side-earth and pin-earth systems. This page cites DS 60884-2-D1:2017; it does not state 230 V. Current new-product requirements are in the separate 2023-standard source. No new socket families are inferred here.
Energinet: Frequency quality parameters: PDF p5 Article 1 limits this Nordic synchronous-area methodology to East Denmark (DK2), Finland, Sweden and Norway. Article 3 Table 1 states 50 Hz. It is not standalone national Denmark frequency evidence.

Exact source pending

Danish Safety Technology Authority: Permitted household socket families · Scope: Denmark · checked: 2026-07-17
Candidate difference: official guidance describes Type E, Type F, and Danish Type K systems. They are not added as interchangeable nationwide coverage because a listed socket currently means the traveler can rely on that socket being present.

Sources and limits

What the evidence covers

A source supports only the facts, socket types or models listed below. A model example does not verify every device in its category. Confirm your own label and outlet.

Coverage: Electric Shaver
Dataset reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Voltage profile: Philips: S1103/S1301 electric shaver manual (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Philips S1103/S1301 shavers using provided detachable supply A00380 checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Wattage range: Philips: S1103/S1301 electric shaver manual (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Philips S1103/S1301 shavers using provided detachable supply A00380 checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Frequency behavior: Philips: S1103/S1301 electric shaver manual (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Philips S1103/S1301 shavers using provided detachable supply A00380 checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Grounding: Exact source pending
Safety guidance: Philips: S1103/S1301 electric shaver manual (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Philips S1103/S1301 shavers using provided detachable supply A00380 checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only

Scope

Philips: S1103/S1301 electric shaver manual: PDF p1 General / Warning / lower-right Philips Indonesia electrical-rating box: AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2 W; use provided A00380 supply. Grounding not established. Two watts is a model rating below the unsourced legacy category minimum.

Final check: look for "INPUT 100-240V" or a matching local voltage on the label before you plug in.

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FAQ

Can I use my electric shaver in Denmark?

Typical profile: Your electric shaver needs a plug adapter in Denmark if its actual input rating supports the local voltage and frequency. Denmark runs 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz on Type K/C sockets.

Will a travel adapter let me use my electric shaver in Denmark?

Typical profile: Denmark sockets use Type K/C. Yes — you need a Type K/C plug adapter for the shape.

Do I need a voltage converter for a electric shaver in Denmark?

Typical profile: No. If your electric shaver is dual-voltage (100–240V), you don't need a converter in Denmark.

What plug type does Denmark use?

Denmark uses Type K/C sockets at 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz.

Adapter vs converter explained

Guidance only — not professional electrical advice. Always confirm against your device's label before plugging in. Local wiring (especially in hotels and older buildings) can vary.