Hear this out loudPauseThe voltage in Tenerife is a 220 volt alternate current and 50 Hz, the same as in the rest of the Canary Islands. Plugs have two round prongs the same as in continental Europe. If you are coming from the UK, you might want to bring an adapter with you. Visitors from the USA will also require a voltage converter.
What kind of plug do I need for Lanzarote?
Hear this out loudPauseLanzarote uses standard European plugs (two rounded prongs) and the electricity is 220V.
Do I need an adapter for travel?
Hear this out loudPauseIf all your appliances are dual voltage, you don't need to pack a converter. Most likely, when traveling overseas, you WILL need an adapter plug to plug your smartphone, tablet, laptop computer and other electronics into the wall outlet to charge.
What plug type is used in Tenerife?
Hear this out loudPauseFor Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Do you need an adapter in the Canary Islands?
Do I need a special plug for Spain?
Hear this out loudPausePlug types in Spain and EuropeThe type of plug you know best is the type C or sometimes called "Euro-plug". This type of plug is the one used mainly in Spain and in most countries in Europe. Type C consists of two round parallel pins while the wall plug has two holes where it is connected.
What type of converter do I need for Spain?
Hear this out loudPauseFor Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Do I need an adaptor for Tenerife?
Hear this out loudPauseThe standard current in Spain is 220V with the two-round pin type (see photo). This type is the most common in Europe, as it is used in all countries except the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta. You can use electrical devices from the UK or Ireland with a plug adapter.
What kind of adapters do I need for Spain?
Hear this out loudPauseFor Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.