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From East Timor (Timor-Leste) to Vatican City

Some plugs match

When travelling from East Timor (Timor-Leste) to Vatican City: Some of your East Timor (Timor-Leste) plug types fit in Vatican City (C, F). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

East Timor (Timor-Leste)East Timor (Timor-Leste)
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Vatican CityVatican City

Your plugs

Plug C

Type C

Fits

Plug E

Type E

No fit

Plug F

Type F

Fits

Plug I

Type I

No fit

Accepted in Vatican City

Plug C

Type C

Plug F

Type F

Plug L

Type L

2 of 4 plug type(s) match

You: C, E, F, I • Vatican City: C, F, L

No fit for: E, I

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match.

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About electricity in Vatican City

Vatican City uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and L sockets, following the Italian standard.

VA

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

Renewables40%
Fossil60%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my East Timor (Timor-Leste) plug work in Vatican City?
Partly. Some of your East Timor (Timor-Leste) plug types (Type C, Type F) fit Vatican City sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
What plug type does Vatican City use?
Vatican City uses Type C, Type F, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Vatican City when travelling from East Timor (Timor-Leste)?
Vatican City runs on 230V, the same as East Timor (Timor-Leste). Any charger that works at home will work there.
Is the electrical frequency in Vatican City the same as East Timor (Timor-Leste)?
Frequency in Vatican City is 50Hz, the same as East Timor (Timor-Leste).