Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from United Kingdom to Sweden?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both United Kingdom and Sweden.

United KingdomSweden
Plug TypesG, D, MC, F
Voltage230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

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

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type G

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

Socket Type G
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type C
(Sweden)

Socket Type G
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type F
(Sweden)

Your Appliance has Plug Type D

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

Socket Type D
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type C
(Sweden)

Socket Type D
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type F
(Sweden)

Your Appliance has Plug Type M

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

Socket Type M
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type C
(Sweden)

Socket Type M
(United Kingdom)
to Plug Type F
(Sweden)

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in United Kingdom and Sweden is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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