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Power Outlets & Plugs in Czechia

Czechia: Type E/Type C · 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz. Compare the local outlet with your device’s INPUT label, plug and grounding requirements.

Voltage
230⁠V
Frequency
50⁠Hz
Plug type
Type E/C
US plug
Adapter needed
Dataset reviewed
2026-07-17

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Check one device Compare your actual INPUT label with this destination. Build a trip checklist Check several devices and share the packing verdict. Size a converter Estimate headroom, then check the permitted load.
Czechia lists 230V. Confirm the full local supply range against your actual INPUT label, frequency, plug and grounding. Never connect a mismatched single-voltage appliance directly.

Fast checks for Czechia

Traveler checkWhat the data saysAction
100-240V chargersCompare the actual INPUT range and frequency with 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz.Confirm manufacturer instructions, the exact plug and required grounding.
120V-only appliances230V is not compatible with a 120V-only device.Check manufacturer permission and converter load type; use a local-voltage model for high-power heat tools.
Plug shapeSockets are Type E/C in the country data.Adapter choice is about pin shape only; it never changes voltage.

Czechia at a glance

Voltage230⁠V
Frequency50⁠Hz
Plug typesType E/C
Voltage zoneHIGH
US plug fits?No — needs adapter

Plug types used in Czechia

Type E Reference shape and compatible sockets Type C Reference shape and compatible sockets

Type E · grounded Type C

Czechia (Czech Republic) runs 230V at 50Hz with Type E sockets that also accept the Europlug (Type C). A standard Europe adapter covers it.

Your devices in Czechia

Hair Dryer No MacBook Pro Charger (USB-C Power Adapter) Adapter Only iPhone Charger Adapter Only CPAP Machine Check Label Curling Iron Converter Needed Laptop Charger Adapter Only Electric Shaver Adapter Only Nintendo Switch Charger Adapter Only
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Czechia outlet FAQ

Can I charge my phone in Czechia without a converter?

A voltage converter is unnecessary only if your charger’s actual INPUT range covers the local supply and frequency, and its manufacturer permits this use. Confirm the exact outlet, plug fit and any required grounding. A typical charger profile does not verify your model.

Is 230⁠V dangerous for US devices?

Do not connect a mismatched single-voltage appliance directly. For high-power heating appliances use a local-voltage model, not a travel converter workaround. Confirm the actual input label, frequency and grounding even for a 100-240V charger.

What plug type does Czechia use?

Czechia uses Type E/C sockets at 230⁠V / 50⁠Hz.

Related

Adapter vs converter · What "100–240V" means
Nearby: Austria · Poland

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.