From French Polynesia to Italy
When travelling from French Polynesia to Italy: Some of your French Polynesia plug types fit in Italy (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
ItalyYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Italy
Type C
Type F
Type L
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Italy: 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 Italy
Italy uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and L sockets. Type L is the Italian three-pins-in-a-line standard, and you will not see it anywhere else.
Grid & history
Italy phased out domestic nuclear after the 1987 referendum and now imports significant electricity from France and Switzerland. Solar is a major contributor today, with gas covering most of the rest.
Availability
Reliability is good in cities. Rural southern Italy and Sicily occasionally see short outages during heatwaves.
Sockets & hotels
Type L comes in two sizes: a 10A narrow version and a 16A wide one. Italian sockets often accept all of C, F, and L in the same hole, though older buildings may only have Type L.
Energy mix
Significant electricity imports from neighbours.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering C, F, and L is safest, especially in historic city centres.
- Modern hotels almost always have at least one Schuko (F) or hybrid socket.