From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Norway
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Norway: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Norway. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
NorwayYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Norway
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Norway: 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 Norway
Norway runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Norway’s grid is around 90% hydropower, among the cleanest in the world. The country exports significant power to the UK, Germany, and the rest of the Nordics via undersea interconnects.
Availability
Excellent. Winter storms in the north can cause brief outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard. Type C plugs fit.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates; small fraction of gas.
Practical tips
- European C/F adapter works everywhere.
- EV chargers (Type 2 / CCS) are widely available, useful if you’re renting.