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Do you need a plug adapter from Egypt to France?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Egypt to France. France uses Type E sockets that Egypt plugs do not fit.
Egypt to France
Egypt → France
- Egypt plugs
- C F
- France sockets
- C E
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 220V → 230V
Socket types in France
| Type E | Two round pins with a hole for the socket’s grounding pin. France, Belgium, Poland. |
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Voltage is broadly compatible: Egypt uses 220V, France uses 230V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Egypt to France?
Yes. France uses Type E sockets, which Egypt 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.