From Greece to Germany
When travelling from Greece to Germany: Good news: all your Greece plug types fit in Germany. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Greece
GermanyYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Germany
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Germany: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Germany
Germany uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets, the standard across continental Europe.
Grid & history
Germany is in the middle of the Energiewende, a long-running shift from coal and nuclear to wind and solar. The last three nuclear reactors closed in 2023; renewables now cover roughly half of generation, with the rest split between natural gas and (still) coal.
Availability
Highly reliable power in cities and along major routes. Rural outages are unusual.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is standard everywhere; Type C Europlugs fit Schuko sockets without an adapter.
Energy mix
Coal still in the mix; gas filling the gap from nuclear phase-out.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers Germany and 25+ neighbouring countries.
- Voltage is 230V. Phone and laptop chargers handle it; older 110V US-only appliances do not.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Greece plug work in Germany?
- Yes. Every Greece plug type (Type C, Type F) fits in Germany sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Germany use?
- Germany uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Germany when travelling from Greece?
- Germany runs on 230V, the same as Greece. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Germany the same as Greece?
- Frequency in Germany is 50Hz, the same as Greece.