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Finland plug type and voltage

Finland uses Types C and F outlets at 230 V and 50 Hz. Finland uses Types C and F outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Plug types
C, F

All are used; check your hotel

Voltage
230 V

U.S. outlets: 120 V

Frequency
50 Hz

U.S.: 60 Hz

Adapter from the U.S.
Yes: Type C

Check your devices

Quick answer

Finland uses Types C and F outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them. 230 V is about twice the 120 V of the United States. Chargers marked 100–240 V (phones, laptops, cameras) only need an adapter; single-voltage devices such as hair dryers and straighteners need a converter, or bring dual-voltage ones.

Plug types
Type C, Type F
Voltage and frequency
230 V, 50 Hz
Adapter from the U.S.
Yes: Type C
Converter
Check your devices

Do I need a plug adapter?

Outlets in Finland
Type C
Type F
Plugs
Types C and F
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Plug adapter
Yes: Type C

Finland uses Types C and F outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them.

Voltage converter
Check your devices

230 V is about twice the 120 V of the United States. Chargers marked 100–240 V (phones, laptops, cameras) only need an adapter; single-voltage devices such as hair dryers and straighteners need a converter, or bring dual-voltage ones.

Finland runs at 50 Hz, the United States at 60 Hz. Chargers don't mind, but clocks and some motorized appliances may run at the wrong speed.

The outlets you'll find in Finland

Type C

Two round pins (the Europlug)

Not grounded · also used in most of Europe, South America and Asia

Type F

Two round pins with grounding clips (Schuko)

Grounded · also used in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and most of Europe

Takes Type C plugs

What to pack for Finland

  • A Type C plug adapter, one per device you charge at the same time.
  • Dual-voltage hair tools, or a voltage converter if yours are 120 V only.
  • Leave U.S. power strips at home: most are rated for 125 V, not 230 V.

Check the label first

Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.

Finland plug FAQ

Finland uses Types C and F.

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.

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