From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Latvia
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Latvia: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Latvia. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
LatviaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Latvia
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Latvia: C, F
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 Latvia
Latvia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Hydropower from the Daugava cascade is Latvia’s largest source, with biomass and natural gas filling the rest. Latvia joined the European synchronous grid in 2025, leaving the post-Soviet BRELL system.
Availability
Excellent.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.