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Power plug type C

Electric socket and plug C An electrical socket & plug type C are most commonly used in Europe. The only exceptions are a few countries (UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta)

This type of electrical plug is not grounded. It has two round pins. These pins have a thickness of 4.0mm - 4.8mm. These plugs and sockets are used for devices that require a maximum of 2.5Amp.

Socket and plug type C is obsolete and is being replaced by types E, F, J, K or N. These types of sockets are compatible with type C plug.
Socket type C is compatible with socket type: E,F,J,K,N

Countries that use an power outlet / plug type C

List of countries that use wall socket type C. Some countries use more than one type of electrical outlet. Click on a country to see more information about the electrical outlets used in the selected country.