Plug E

Power Plug Type E

220–240 V50 HzYes – grounded via a socket earth pin.

Type E plug has two round pins and a female contact for the earth pin. Common in France and Belgium.

Key facts

  • Grounding: Yes – grounded via a socket earth pin.
  • Voltage: 220–240 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Where it’s used

France, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic

History

Introduced in France; remains the standard in French-speaking Europe and some parts of Africa.