Power sockets in Germany

Before you visit or move to Germany, check if your devices work with German power outlets.

German power socket type

German houses have Type F power outlets.1 They’re also called Schuko or CEE 7/3 sockets. This is the same socket as in most European countries, and many Asian countries.

Steckdose Schuko
A standard German Schuko power outlet

CEE 7/4 and 7/17 “Shuko” plug work in German power outlets:

CEE 7 17 plug

CEE 7/16 Europlugs also work in German power outlets:

Europlug
This is a Europlug. It works in German wall sockets.

CEE 7/7 plugs also work in German wall sockets:

CEE 7 7 plug
This is a CEE 7/7 plug. It works in German wall sockets.

German power socket voltage

Germany has 230 Volt, 50 Hz power sockets. If your country uses the same voltage and frequency, you just need a travel adapter.

Plugs, sockets and voltage by country – worldstandards.eu

World voltage map
Power outlet voltage and frequency by country.
Travel adapters
If your device accepts a 230V, 50Hz input, you just need a travel adapter.

If your country uses a different voltage or frequency, check if your devices support 230V, 50Hz input. This information is always written on the charger.

If your charger does not support 230V, 50Hz, you need a travel adapter with a voltage converter. They are bigger and more expensive.

Power adapter 240v
This device accepts a 230V, 50Hz input. It will work in Germany. You just need a travel adapter.
Power adapter 100v
This device only accepts a 100V input. You need a power converter to use this device in Germany.
Sources and footnotes
  1. Wikipedia