Do you need an adapter or converter? Find out here.
Electricity in the UK is 50 hz or 220–240 volts, so converters may be required for small, high-wattage electrical appliances brought from the US, Canada or other non-European countries.
We do not recommend bringing a hair dryer from home, as most hotels have them in guest rooms.
Adapters & Converters
Some small digital devices, like chargers for laptops, digital cameras or mobile phones, may already be compatible with multiple voltages. That means you will likely just need a travel adapter.
Wall outlets in the UK take three-pin plugs (type “G”), and “shaver” sockets take two round, oversize prongs.
Make sure to check the voltage labels on your appliances or chargers. This way you’ll see if you need to use just an adapter or a converter/transformer with an adapter.
Adapters are available for purchase in the UK at some hotels and guesthouses, electronic stores and souvenir shops and bookstores.
If you’re planning to visit other European destinations on the same trip – like a combo tour that Nordic Visitor arranges – it would be wise to invest in a universal adapter, which has different types of plugs in one small, travel-friendly unit. Keep in mind that European countries use different outlet types than the UK.
Contact our travel consultants if you want to know more about travelling in the UK.
