Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Romania to Canary Islands?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Romania and Canary Islands.

RomaniaCanary Islands
Plug TypesC, FC, E, L
Voltage220V, 230V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

In Romania there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

In Canary Islands there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type C
(Romania)
to Plug Type E
(Canary Islands)

Socket Type C
(Romania)
to Plug Type L
(Canary Islands)

Canary Islands also uses Socket Type C, which is used in Romania. If using an appliance that has a Type C Plug in the Type C Sockets of Canary Islands, you will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type F

In Canary Islands there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type F
(Romania)
to Plug Type C
(Canary Islands)

Socket Type F
(Romania)
to Plug Type E
(Canary Islands)

Socket Type F
(Romania)
to Plug Type L
(Canary Islands)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Romania (220V and 230V) are the same as those found in Canary Islands. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Romania and Canary Islands is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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