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Denmark plug type and voltage

Quick answer

Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K plugs, 230V at 50Hz. Travelling from the UK you need a plug adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.

Plug typeTypes C, E, F and K
Type Ctwo round pins (Europlug)
Type Etwo round pins with an earth hole in the socket
Type Ftwo round pins with side earth clips (Schuko)
Type Ktwo round pins plus a half-round earth pin
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz

Adapter or converter for Denmark?

Travelling fromHome plugAdapterVoltage converter
United KingdomType G, 230VNeededNot needed
United StatesTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
IndiaTypes C, D and M, 230VNot needed for Type CNot needed
United Arab EmiratesType G, 230VNeededNot needed
AustraliaType I, 230VNeededNot needed
CanadaTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances

Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.

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Questions

What plug type is used in Denmark?

Types C, E, F and K: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type E has two round pins with an earth hole in the socket; Type F has two round pins with side earth clips (Schuko); Type K has two round pins plus a half-round earth pin.

What is the voltage in Denmark?

230V at 50Hz.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G and Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from United States?

Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from India?

Not always. Both use Type C, so India plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from United Arab Emirates?

Yes. United Arab Emirates uses Type G and Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from Australia?

Yes. Australia uses Type I and Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Denmark from Canada?

Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Denmark uses Types C, E, F and K, so you need an adapter.