Power
Do you need a plug adapter from Colombia to France?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Colombia to France. France uses Type C/E sockets that Colombia plugs do not fit.
Colombia to France
Colombia → France
- Colombia plugs
- A B
- France sockets
- C E
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 110V → 230V
Socket types in France
| Type C | Two round pins. The standard "Europlug" used across most of Europe. |
|---|---|
| Type E | Two round pins with a hole for the socket’s grounding pin. France, Belgium, Poland. |
Voltage differs: Colombia runs at 110V, France at 230V. Most phone and laptop chargers handle both; single-voltage devices may need a converter.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Colombia to France?
Yes. France uses Type C/E sockets, which Colombia plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on France’s voltage?
France runs at 230V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.