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Greenland plug type and voltage

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

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

Plug types
C, E, F, K

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

Greenland uses Types C, E, F and K 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 E, Type F, Type K
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 Greenland
Type C
Type E
Type F
Type K
Plugs
Types C, E, F and K
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Plug adapter
Yes: Type C

Greenland uses Types C, E, F and K 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.

Greenland 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 Greenland

Type C

Two round pins (the Europlug)

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

Type E

Two round pins and a grounding pin in the socket

Grounded · also used in France, Belgium, Poland

Takes Type C plugs

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

Type K

Two round pins and a half-round grounding pin

Grounded · also used in Denmark, Greenland

Takes Type C plugs

What to pack for Greenland

  • 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.

Greenland plug FAQ

Greenland uses Types C, E, F and K.

Sources

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

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