From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Faroe Islands
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Faroe Islands: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Faroe Islands. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Faroe IslandsYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Faroe Islands
Type C
Type F
Type K
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Faroe Islands: C, F, K
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 Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and K sockets. Danish standards.
Grid & history
SEV supplies the islands from a fast-growing renewable mix, wind, hydropower, tidal, and battery, with diesel filling peaks. Annual renewable share now exceeds 50%.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) and Type K (Danish) coexist. Modern outlets typically accept C, F, and K.
Energy mix
Wind is the largest single source.
Practical tips
- European C/F adapter works in most modern sockets.
- For older buildings, a Danish K adapter is a safe backup.