How Does Electricity & Plugs Work in Norway?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Europe
1The Quick Answer
Norway uses Type C and F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe, so most European devices work without an adapter.
2What You Need to Know
Norway uses the standard continental European plug and socket system — Type C (two round pins) and Type F Schuko (two round pins with grounding clips) at 230V and 50Hz. This is identical to Germany, France, Spain, and most of Europe. UK visitors with three-pin plugs and North American visitors with flat two-pin 110V devices will both need adapters. US and Canadian devices also require a voltage converter unless their charger specifies 100–240V input (most modern phone chargers and laptop adapters do). Adapters are available at Norwegian airports and electronics shops (Elkjøp).
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Most modern phone chargers, laptops, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (100–240V) and only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter — check the label on your charger
- 2UK visitors need a UK-to-Type-F adapter — pick one up at a Norwegian airport Elkjøp or electronics shop if forgotten
- 3Type C two-pin European plugs work fine in Norwegian Type F sockets, so standard European travel adapters cover Norway without any special preparation
How does this compare?
Electricity & Plugs rules in nearby and similar countries:
Germany uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same standard as most of continental Europe.
The UK uses Type G (3-pin square) plugs at 230V/50Hz — virtually all visitors except those from Ireland need an adapter.
France uses Type E plugs at 230V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need a plug adapter, though a standard European travel adapter covers French sockets.
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