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Type F · Socket front · schematic, not to scale
Socket front · schematic, not to scale

Plug Types Type F

Type F plug & sockets

Schuko plug: two round pins with grounding clips on the sides. Used across Continental Europe (Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Scandinavia) and South Korea. Cross-compatible with Type E sockets via the CEE 7/7 hybrid plug. A Type F plug will NOT fit a recessed Type J (Swiss) or a bare Type C-only socket.

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A plug that fits is not proof of safe use. Check your device’s INPUT label and the destination voltage before plugging in.

Where Type F is used

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Standards reference framework

These IEC publications define the reference framework used to interpret nominal voltage and household plug/socket systems:

  • IEC 60038: standard-voltage reference for nominal supply-voltage families.
  • IEC TR 60083:2015: technical overview of plugs and socket-outlets used in IEC member countries.
  • IEC 60884-1:2022: general safety and performance requirements for household plugs and socket-outlets.

These publications are reference standards, not proof of every live outlet. Country records still require current national, utility, or regional evidence and a visible review date.

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Type F FAQ

What does a Type F plug look like?

Schuko plug: two round pins with grounding clips on the sides. Used across Continental Europe (Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Scandinavia) and South Korea. Cross-compatible with Type E sockets via the CEE 7/7 hybrid plug. A Type F plug will NOT fit a recessed Type J (Swiss) or a bare Type C-only socket.

Which countries use Type F sockets?

Type F sockets are used in Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Austria and 8 more. Always confirm the local voltage.

Do Type F plugs fit other sockets?

E/F cross-compatibility requires a CEE 7/7 hybrid plug with both earth-contact systems. Do not assume that every Type E or F plug is interchangeable. Physical fit does not convert voltage.

Choosing an adapter

If your plug does not fit Type F, you need a plug adapter. An adapter does not change voltage.

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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.