From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Greenland
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Greenland: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Greenland. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
GreenlandYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Greenland
Type C
Type F
Type K
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Greenland: 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 Greenland
Greenland is 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and K sockets. Danish standards.
Grid & history
Nukissiorfiit supplies isolated grids on each settlement. Hydropower at Buksefjord (near Nuuk) and other plants now provides most electricity; diesel covers the smaller settlements.
Availability
Reliable in Nuuk and major towns.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of European Type F and Danish Type K sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates where available.
Practical tips
- European C/F adapter works for most modern outlets.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.