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From Northern Ireland to Uruguay

No plugs match

When travelling from Northern Ireland to Uruguay: None of your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Uruguay. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
UruguayUruguay

Your plugs

Plug G

Type G

No fit

Accepted in Uruguay

Plug C

Type C

Plug F

Type F

Plug L

Type L

0 of 1 plug type(s) match

You: G • Uruguay: C, F, L

No fit for: G

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.

About electricity in Uruguay

Uruguay runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and L sockets.

UY

Grid & history

Uruguay achieved one of the world’s most ambitious renewable transitions, wind, solar, biomass, and hydropower now generate more than 95% of electricity. The country exports surplus to Argentina and Brazil.

Availability

Excellent.

Sockets & hotels

Type F and Type L (Italian) coexist; Type C Europlugs fit both.

Energy mix

Renewables95%
Fossil5%

Wind + hydro dominate; near-100% renewable.

Practical tips

  • A European C/F/L universal adapter is safest.
  • Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.

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