Can I use my United Kingdom plug in France?
A straight answer for United Kingdom devices on a France trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
You need a travel adapter
France uses Type C and Type E sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, while the United Kingdom uses Type G, Type D and Type M. The voltage matches, so a simple plug adapter is enough.
Side by side
| United Kingdom | France | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type G, Type D and Type M | Type C and Type E |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | BS 1363, BS 546 | NF EN 50075 NF C 61-314 |
What the sockets look like
United Kingdom
France
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in United Kingdom and 230 V in France — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- A travel adapter from Type G, Type D, Type M to Type C, Type E — the shapes are incompatible.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
What to buy for this trip
EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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Both countries in detail
United Kingdom power plugs
Type G, Type D, Type M at 230 V / 50 Hz.
France power plugs
Type C, Type E at 230 V / 50 Hz.