This is an overview of mains electricity by country, with a focus on listing the regional differences in plug and socket types, nominal supply voltages, and AC supply frequencies commonly used for delivering electrical power to low-voltage appliances, equipment, and lighting typically found in homes and offices.
For industrial machinery, see industrial and multiphase power plugs and sockets.
Voltage and frequency
thumb|450px|Frequency and voltage supplied to most premises by country
Mains electricity varies in voltage and AC frequency across the world. As shown in the adjacent map and in the table below, premises in most of the world receive a supply of between 220–240 volts (nominal) at an AC frequency of 50 hertz. North America is the biggest exception.
With the notable exception of North America, premises around the world receive either a three-phase supply or a single-phase supply derived from a three-phase system. In North America, most premises are instead served by a unique split-phase connection which provides a choice of either 120 or 240 V at 60 Hz. Each circuit in the premises can be connected to either one of two 120 V supplies (at 180° of phase separation) or to a 240 V supply, with the latter being useful for appliances with larger power requirements. Different sockets are mandated for different voltage or current levels.
Internationally standardized mains supply voltages and frequencies are defined in IEC 60038. In a 1997 amendment, the old standard values of 220/380 V (single-phase/three-phase) and 240/415 V were replaced with a new harmonized standard of 230/400 V, but the use of the old standards may still persist in some regions. All voltages expressed in this article are AC RMS and are nominal values. Standards and laws define the nominal values for each region and are accompanied with a certain degree of permitted variation. Thus the nominal value may deviate somewhat from typically encountered values.
Current
Many countries with a voltage around 120 V use 10 A for regular usage and 15 or 16 A for high-power applications (heaters, motors). Appliances may include batteries and/or supercapacitors to compensate for the lack of outlets above 10 A, or to further increase the usable power beyond the maximum output of 15 or 16 A outlets (if such are available). Due to the high cost of those appliances, applications that require high power at low cost are less common in 120 V countries (for example, electric kettles are relatively rare in North America).
Some countries with a voltage around 230 V use 10 A for regular usage and 15 or 16 A for high-power applications. In such cases, 15 and 16 A outlets may be much less common, since 10 A at 230 V already provides considerably more power than even the high-power (16 A) outlets in 120 V countries. Sockets of Type E (Belgian/French) and Type F (Schuko), used in large parts of continental Europe and various other countries, are rated for 16 A at 230 V. However, the actual circuit protection may vary by country, as some national wiring codes allow lower ratings such as 10 A or 13 A for ordinary outlets.
Plugs
thumb|450px|Types of power plugs and sockets used by country for portable appliances<br /> • • • • • • • • • • • •
Socket and plug types can vary significantly by region. In some cases plugs from one region may fit sockets of another, but physical compatibility of receptacles may not ensure compatibility of voltage, frequency, or connection to earth (ground), including plugs and cords. In some areas, plugs and sockets from outdated standards may still exist. Foreign enclaves, extraterritorial government installations, or buildings frequented by tourists, may support plugs not otherwise used in the host country for the convenience of travellers.
A system of identification of plug and socket types is used here in the adjacent world map and the below table, involving a single letter (from A to O). This comes from the IEC World Plugs which defines these letters in terms of a general description, without making reference to specific standards. Where a plug does not have a specific assigned letter code, it may be defined by the style sheet number listed in the IEC TR 60083 standard. max 16 A
File:Multi plug.jpg|"Universal socket" which meets no standard but accepts a number of different plug types; often deemed non-compliant and unsafe
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Table of mains voltages, frequencies, and plugs
Supply voltages are presented here as in IEC 60038. Those with an A/B form thus represent phase-to-neutral (A) and phase-to-phase (B) voltages respectively, with the exception of 120/240 and 110/220 split-phase. If several voltages are listed (separated by linebreaks), the first one is typically the standard mains voltage that most residential buildings and offices receive, while additional (higher) voltages may be used in industrial settings.
{| class="sortable wikitable sort-under-center"
! Country or territory
! Plug type
! National plug<br />standard
! Nominal supply voltage
! Supply frequency
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Live and neutral reversed compared to Chinese and Australian/NZ Type I.
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 127/220 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Western Australia uses 240/415 V
|-
|
| C<br />F
| ÖVE-IG/EN 50075<br />ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8620
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, C, D<!-- Type D allowed for air conditioner and water heater appliances under special circumstances. -->, G<!-- Customs Import List references that the standard BS 115 was replaced, Page 3: https://web.archive.org/web/20220711144944/http://bsti.portal.gov.bd//sites/default/files/files/bsti.portal.gov.bd/page/5bba0c65_216b_4400_81ae_e4b296b834b6/2022-01-27-13-00-d7bb2c2ea6b7727fc690ba66f7f8d6c2.pdf -->
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 115/200 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
| , and
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 127/220 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Sockets for 220-240 V European Type C plugs are typically available at hotels; some buildings modify voltage, so travellers are advised to check before plugging in.<br /><br />Type F are also available at some hotels.
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| D, G, M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, N
| NBR 14136
| style="text-align:center" | 127/220 V<br />220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| Before standardization, socket types varied: C (very old installations), I (for air conditioners), and combinations like A/C and A/B/C.
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 110/190 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, C, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Modern installations often have universal sockets that accept plugs of most common types, but without establishing earth contact when used with Type E/F plugs (American Type B and British Type G plugs will be properly earthed). Older installations are usually A/C hybrid sockets without earthing.
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A<br />B<br />NEMA 14-30<br />NEMA 14-50
| CSA C22.2 No. 42
| style="text-align:center" | 120/240 V<br />120/208 V<br />347/600 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| NEMA 5-20R outlets, which are similar to Type B but have a T-shaped neutral slot, are sometimes used for higher current 120 V equipment (up to 20 A). Homes are typically provided with 120/240 V split-phase power; NEMA 14-30R and 14-50R receptacles are provided on 240 V circuits for clothes dryers and electric stoves.
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/240 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, D, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F, L
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type L is the official national standard; Europlugs (Type C) are compatible. Schuko (Type F) plugs are often used for high power appliances.
|-
|
| A, I
| GB 1002-2024
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type C no longer meets national standards since GB/T 1002-2021 came into effect; firms stopped producing, selling or installing Type C and A/C hybrid sockets, but A/C hybrid sockets can still be found in legacy installations.
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V<br />277/480 V<br />120/240 V<br />240/208/120 V<br />240 V<br />480 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| NEMA 5-20R outlets, which are similar to Type B but have a T-shaped neutral slot, are sometimes used for higher current 120 V commercial equipments (up to 20 A). On the other hand, NEMA 10-50P outlets are sometimes used for 208 V and 240 V industrial equipments (up to 50 A).
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
| <br />
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/240 V<br />120/208 V
|-
|
| A, B, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 127/220 V<br />380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
| ČSN 35 4516
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C<br />E, F, K
| DS/EN 50075<br />DS 60884-2-D1
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type E and F sockets are legal but rare; Type E, F and 7/7 plugs can be inserted into the widespread Type K sockets, but no earth contact is established.
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, C
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V<br />277/480 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, L
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F, L
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type E is very rare because Ethiopia never had French influences.
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F, K
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Same as in Denmark.
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Same plugs and sockets as in Australia.
|-
|
| C<br />F
| SFS-EN 50075<br />SFS 5610
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C<br />E
| NF EN 50075<br />NF C 61-314
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, C, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 110 V<br />220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz<br />50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C<br />F
| DIN VDE 0620<br />DIN 49441
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F, K
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Same as in Denmark.
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 110/190 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F, K
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240 V<br />190 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| G<br />D, M
| BS 1363<br />BS 546
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type G is most common.
|-
|
| C<br />F
| MSZ EN 50075<br />MSZ 9781-2
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, D, M
| IS 1293:2019
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| The combination of a Type C, E or F plug with a Type D socket may often be workable, but it is unsafe to use. From August 2015, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) began clamping down on the sale of imported products with Type C/E/F plugs by pushing manufacturers and importers to comply with the IS 1293 standard. In June 2022, BIS began enforcing the standard through mandatory certification of both imported and domestic products.
|-
|
| C, F
| SNI 04-3892.1.1-2003
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
| I.S. 401
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type G is the only general purpose outlet type in use in Ireland. Bathrooms may have shaver sockets. These accept 2.5 A Europlug CEE 7/16 and UK type BS 4573 plugs, which used on shavers and toothbrushes. They do not accept larger Type C plugs and general purpose outlets are generally banned in bathrooms / wet areas. Some hotels may also provide a Type F (Schuko) socket as a convenience for European visitors.
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz<br />200 V<br />210 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz<br />60 Hz
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, C, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Some buildings and households have hybrid sockets compatible with Type A, B, and C.
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, C, D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type C sockets are the most frequent. Many buildings and households have double use sockets compatible with Type A and C.
|-
|
| M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E<br />G
| MS 1578:2003
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type G is most common. Devices using a Europlug (Type C) may be sold but require an adaptor, since there are usually no sockets for them. Some power strips accept both Type C and G plugs via slightly wider apertures and modified shutter mechanisms.<br /><br />Type M is used mainly for air conditioners and boilers. Bathrooms may have shaver supply units.
|-
|
| D, G, J, K, L
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
| NMX-J-163-ANCE
| style="text-align:center" | 120/240 V<br />127/220 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| Both 120/240 V split-phase and 127/220 V three-phase are used.
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, E
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F, M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, C, D, F, G, I
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| D, M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, D, M
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C<br />F
| EN 50075<br />NEN 1020
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Despite that New Caledonia is a French territory, German Schuko Type F sockets are used instead of French Type E sockets.
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B, C, D, E, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, F
|
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
|
|-
|
| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 120/208 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
|
|-
|
| C, H
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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|-
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| A, B
|
| style="text-align:center" | 110/240 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
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| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| A, B, C<br />N
| –<br />PNA-IEC 60906-1
| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| In 2022, Type N was chosen as new national standard, but so far hybrid A/C or A/B/C sockets are most common.
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| A, B, C
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| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
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| A, B, C
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| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| Many buildings and households have double-use sockets compatible with Type A and C, and often also with B for grounded plugs. NEMA 6-15 is used for air conditioners.
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|
| I
| AS/NZS 3112
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| C, E
| BN-88/3064
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| C, E, F
| NP 1260
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type E is very rare, used only in very old installations.
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| A, B
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| style="text-align:center" | 120 V<br />480 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
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| D, F, G, L
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/415 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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|-
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| C, E
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| style="text-align:center" | 220/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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|-
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| C, F
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| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| C, F
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| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| USSR (along with much of Eastern Europe) used GOST sockets with 4.0 mm pins similar to Type C plugs and the 4.8 mm standard used by Type E and F.
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| C, E, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
| Type G is the official standard, adopted to harmonize with the East African Community. Types E sockets are no longer official but remain common in older buildings. The Europlug (Type C) that fits into them (but not officially into Type G sockets) remains in frequent usage too, though there are usually no dedicated sockets for it.
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| (French)
| C, E
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| style="text-align:center" | 220/380 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
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| (Dutch)
| A, B
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| style="text-align:center" | 120 V<br />127 V<br />220 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
| 127/220 V AC 60 Hz three-phase service.
|-
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| A, B, D, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 60 Hz
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|-
|
| A, B, G
|
| style="text-align:center" | 240/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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|-
|
| C, E, F
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| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V
| style="text-align:center" | 50 Hz
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| A, B, G
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| style="text-align:center" | 230/400 V