Can I Use My iPhone Charger in Netherlands?

Q: What plug type does Netherlands use?

Netherlands uses Type F/C sockets at 230V / 50Hz.

Your iPhone charger needs a plug adapter in Netherlands if its actual input rating supports the local voltage and frequency.

Plug adapter needed

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

Device voltage: dual
Destination grid: 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug type: Type F/C adapter needed
Typical wattage: 5–60⁠W
Verdict: Plug adapter needed
Reviewed: 2026-09-30

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

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What to do next

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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. Apple documents 100–240V, 50–60Hz for its USB adapters. Check the actual adapter and phone model requirements; third-party products are not verified by Apple specifications. Listed output watts do not measure AC draw or establish the complete range of compatible adapters.

Netherlands runs 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz. The Netherlands runs 230V at 50Hz with Type C/F (Schuko) sockets. A standard Europe adapter covers it.

iPhone Charger in Netherlands at a glance

Your iPhone charger vs Netherlands's grid
Device voltage profile	dual
Typical wattage	5–60⁠W
Destination voltage	230⁠V
Destination frequency	50⁠Hz
Destination plug types	Type F/C
Voltage mismatch	120⁠V → 230⁠V = +110⁠V
Verdict	Plug adapter needed

Plug types in Netherlands: Type F, Type C

How different input labels change this answer

Calculated examples for reading labels, not a test of your unit. Compare your actual label before using an example result.

Netherlands: 230⁠V · 50⁠Hz

Input: 100–240V~ 50/60Hz → Plug adapter 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: NEN: Dutch household socket standard and side earthing; Netbeheer Nederland: Voltage quality; Government.nl: Conference practical electricity information
Reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Nominal voltage: Netbeheer Nederland: Voltage quality Scope: Netherlands checked: 2026-09-30
Frequency: Netbeheer Nederland: Voltage quality Scope: Netherlands checked: 2026-09-30
Socket types: NEN: Dutch household socket standard and side earthing Scope: Netherlands (Types verified: F) checked: 2026-09-30 ; Government.nl: Conference practical electricity information Scope: Netherlands (Types verified: C) checked: 2026-08-21

Scope

NEN: Dutch household socket standard and side earthing: Paragraph on requirements for the Dutch market describes randaarde (side-earth) household sockets as the national safety/compatibility basis. Mapping that named system to Type F is an explicit inference; separate Type C socket geometry is not established. This article concerns a draft; NEN lists NEN 1020-1:2024 as the current standard.
Netbeheer Nederland: Voltage quality: Spanningskwaliteit introduction explicitly identifies Dutch low-voltage supply as 230 V / 50 Hz. Netbeheer Nederland is a network-operator association; its authority is retained as standards-body, not a national regulator or utility.
Government.nl: Conference practical electricity information: Official visitor information explicitly identifies Type C sockets. Its rounded 220 V wording is not used for the voltage claim, and Type F remains unresolved.

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: iPhone Charger
Reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Voltage profile: Apple: About Apple USB power adapters (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Original Apple USB power adapter family checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Wattage range: Apple: Power adapters for iPhone (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Listed original Apple 5W, 18W, 20W and 40W Dynamic power adapters with 60W maximum checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Frequency behavior: Apple: About Apple USB power adapters (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Original Apple USB power adapter family checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only
Grounding: Exact source pending
Safety guidance: Apple: About Apple USB power adapters (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Original Apple USB power adapter family checked: 2026-09-30 ; Apple: Power adapters for iPhone (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Listed original Apple 5W, 18W, 20W and 40W Dynamic power adapters with 60W maximum checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only

Scope

Apple: About Apple USB power adapters: Learn about USB power adapter certifications / Original and replacement power adapters: Apple USB AC adapters support 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz; does not certify third-party replacements, grounding, or a complete output wattage bound.
Apple: Power adapters for iPhone: The current guide lists Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, 20W, 18W and 5W adapters; these are output ratings. Fast-charge minimums depend on iPhone model; third-party recommendations are not product certification. See Apple USB adapter certification source for AC input.

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 iPhone charger in Netherlands?

Your iPhone charger needs a plug adapter in Netherlands if its actual input rating supports the local voltage and frequency. Netherlands runs 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz on Type F/C sockets.

Will a travel adapter let me use my iPhone charger in Netherlands?

Netherlands sockets use Type F/C. Yes — you need a Type F/C plug adapter for the shape.

Do I need a voltage converter for a iPhone charger in Netherlands?

No. If your iPhone charger is dual-voltage (100–240V), you don't need a converter in Netherlands.

What plug type does Netherlands use?

Netherlands uses Type F/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.