From South Korea to Greece
When travelling from South Korea to Greece: Good news: all your South Korea plug types fit in Greece. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
South Korea
GreeceYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Greece
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Greece: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Greece
Greece uses the standard continental European setup: 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
Lignite coal generation is being phased out in favour of natural gas, solar, and wind. Some smaller Aegean islands still run on local diesel grids that strain during summer tourist peaks.
Availability
The grid is reliable on the mainland and the major islands. Smaller Cycladic and Dodecanese islands can have brief outages during the August peak.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard, and Type C plugs slot into Schuko sockets without an adapter.
Energy mix
Solar capacity has grown rapidly since 2020.
Practical tips
- A European C/F adapter covers the whole country.
- On small islands in August, expect brief outages during peak air-conditioning load.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my South Korea plug work in Greece?
- Yes. Every South Korea plug type (Type C, Type F) fits in Greece sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Greece use?
- Greece uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Greece when travelling from South Korea?
- Greece runs on 230V, the same as South Korea. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Greece the same as South Korea?
- Frequency in Greece is 50Hz, while South Korea uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.