From French Polynesia to Switzerland
When travelling from French Polynesia to Switzerland: Some of your French Polynesia plug types fit in Switzerland (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.
French Polynesia
SwitzerlandYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Switzerland
Type C
Type J
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Switzerland: C, J
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 Switzerland
Switzerland uses Type J sockets at 230V/50Hz: three round pins in a triangular layout, found only in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Grid & history
Hydropower provides around 60% of Swiss electricity (the Alps are a natural reservoir), with nuclear at about 30% providing baseload. The mix is among Europe’s cleanest.
Availability
The Swiss grid is among the most reliable on the continent.
Sockets & hotels
Type J accepts Type C (Europlug) plugs natively. Type F (Schuko) plugs are slightly too thick to fit Swiss sockets, so a standard “European” adapter often will not work here.
Energy mix
Hydro-heavy with growing solar.
Practical tips
- Type C Europlugs work directly, and most travel adapters cover this.
- Schuko (Type F) plugs do not fit Swiss sockets, so bring a Swiss J adapter specifically.
- Trains have power sockets in first class and most second-class carriages.