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Do you need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Netherlands?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Netherlands. Netherlands uses Type C/F sockets that United Kingdom plugs do not fit.
United Kingdom to Netherlands
United Kingdom → Netherlands
- United Kingdom plugs
- G
- Netherlands sockets
- C F
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 230V → 230V
Socket types in Netherlands
| Type C | Two round pins. The standard "Europlug" used across most of Europe. |
|---|---|
| Type F | Two round pins with side grounding clips ("Schuko"). Germany and much of Europe. |
Voltage is broadly compatible: United Kingdom uses 230V, Netherlands uses 230V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Netherlands?
Yes. Netherlands uses Type C/F sockets, which United Kingdom plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on Netherlands’s voltage?
Netherlands runs at 230V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.