From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Vatican City
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Vatican City: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Vatican City. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Vatican CityYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Vatican City
Type C
Type F
Type L
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Vatican City: C, F, L
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 Vatican City
Vatican City uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and L sockets, following the Italian standard.
Grid & history
The Vatican has its own electrical infrastructure within Italian standards; supplied via Rome's grid plus its own solar (a 2008 rooftop installation on the Paul VI Hall).
Availability
Excellent.
Sockets & hotels
Italian-style sockets accepting C, F, and L.
Energy mix
Supplied via Rome; Vatican rooftop solar contributes.
Practical tips
- Universal European adapter covering C/F/L is safest.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.