The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Portugal and Uruguay.
| Portugal | Uruguay | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, F | C, F, I, L |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Portugal there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Uruguay there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Portugal) to Plug Type F
(Uruguay)
Socket Type C
(Portugal) to Plug Type I
(Uruguay)
Socket Type C
(Portugal) to Plug Type L
(Uruguay)
Uruguay also uses Socket Type C, which is used in Portugal. If using an appliance that has a Type C Plug in the Type C Sockets of Uruguay, you will not need an adaptor.
In Uruguay there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type F
(Portugal) to Plug Type C
(Uruguay)
Socket Type F
(Portugal) to Plug Type I
(Uruguay)
Socket Type F
(Portugal) to Plug Type L
(Uruguay)
Uruguay also uses Socket Type F, which is used in Portugal. If using an appliance that has a Type F Plug in the Type F Sockets of Uruguay, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in Portugal and Uruguay is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Portugal and Uruguay is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.