Can I use my United States plug in Greece?
A straight answer for United States devices on a Greece trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
Adapter and a voltage check
Greece uses Type C and Type F sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, so your Type A and Type B plug will not fit. You need a travel adapter, and any device that is not marked 100–240 V needs a converter.
Side by side
| United States | Greece | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type A and Type B | Type C and Type F |
| Voltage | 120 V | 230 V |
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, NEMA 14-30, NEMA 14-50 | — |
What to pack
- A travel adapter from Type A, Type B to Type C, Type F — the shapes are incompatible.
- A converter (not just an adapter) for any device that is not marked 100–240 V.
- Nothing extra for frequency: chargers and laptops are unaffected, though mains clocks and older motors can run fast or slow.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
What to buy for this trip
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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
Not for: Changes plug shapes only. It does not convert voltage — a 120 V appliance still gets 230 V on a European trip.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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TESSAN 230 W step-down voltage converter
Takes 220–240 V down to 110–120 V for single-voltage North American appliances, with three AC sockets and four USB ports so it doubles as a charging hub.
- 230 W continuous
- 220–240 V in, 110–120 V out
- 3 AC outlets + 4 USB ports
- EU / UK / AU / IT input plugs
Not for: Hairdryers, heaters and kettles, or devices under about 5 W such as electric shavers. Those need a bigger transformer or a dual-voltage device.
Best for: CPAP machines, fans, monitors, printers and small kitchen appliances.
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Both countries in detail
United States power plugs
Type A, Type B at 120 V / 60 Hz.
Greece power plugs
Type C, Type F at 230 V / 50 Hz.