From Saint Barthélemy to Vatican City
When travelling from Saint Barthélemy to Vatican City: Some of your Saint Barthélemy plug types fit in Vatican City (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Barthélemy
Vatican CityYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Vatican City
Type C
Type F
Type L
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Vatican City: C, F, L
No fit for: E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Vatican City
Vatican City uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and L sockets, following the Italian standard.
Grid & history
The Vatican has its own electrical infrastructure within Italian standards; supplied via Rome's grid plus its own solar (a 2008 rooftop installation on the Paul VI Hall).
Availability
Excellent.
Sockets & hotels
Italian-style sockets accepting C, F, and L.
Energy mix
Supplied via Rome; Vatican rooftop solar contributes.
Practical tips
- Universal European adapter covering C/F/L is safest.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Barthélemy plug work in Vatican City?
- Partly. Some of your Saint Barthélemy plug types (Type C) fit Vatican City sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Vatican City use?
- Vatican City uses Type C, Type F, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Vatican City when travelling from Saint Barthélemy?
- Vatican City runs on 230V, the same as Saint Barthélemy. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Vatican City the same as Saint Barthélemy?
- Frequency in Vatican City is 50Hz, while Saint Barthélemy uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.