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In Rick Steves' Italy 2010, it is clearly written that we will need the "two round prongs." These are also the adapters sold on this website's Travel Store. Additionally, we have a world adapter kit from Apple that also encourages us to use the European "two round prongs" in Italy. However, when I search online, I find that Italy also uses a ...
If it is 2-pin, then 2-pin type C is OK. If it is a 3-pin plug, you need a 3-pin type L plug (3 pins in a line). Both types fit into an Italian socket. I have heard some newer Italian hotel rooms also have Schuko (type F) sockets to cater for visitors from northern Europe. Type C also fits in these. Posted by knhellesky. United States.
The 2 prong adapter will be the same in both Italy and Greece. Your iPhone already has the converter to get you 110 from their 220. The curling iron may need a converter, if it doesn't have the little box as part of its plug-in. Plug in "adaptors and convertors" in the search window at the top of the page.
7737 posts. We just finished two and a half weeks in Italy, staying in five different locations and I can tell you that there is no single adapter that will work in all outlets. There are actually at least three different types of outlets in Italy. (They also vary by the shape of the plug itself that you need.
Rural Georgia. 07/09/18 10:19 AM. 2176 posts. The rule of thumb is that if it has a motor or heats up, you need a converter. Curling irons or hair dryers are an example. A CPAP machine is another. For items like USB ports or battery chargers, you need an adapter, but be safe and check. If the item says 120-240, then an adapter is fine.
Sometimes the actual wall sockets in Italy are recessed deeper in than a flat wall socket.. In that case, you can find a local hardware store there, or a "Tutto 99 Cent" store, and they will have extender plugs so you can then plug in your adaptor.
Jump to bottom. Posted by bonnieamarsh on 05/01/22 09:41 AM. The latest Rick Steves guide for Italy says “an adapter with two round prongs” but an Internet search and on Amazon said they (along with Chile Anna a couple other countries) are different and use 3 round prongs. We bought the 3 prong and now I’m doubting myself.
2193 posts. France, Spain and Italy have the same type of electrical outlets. An adapter that works in one country will work in the others. The voltage and frequency are also identical: 230 volts / 50 hertz. Check anyway that your electrical devices are designed to operate on 230 volts.
The type "L" Plug Adaptor is for grounded appliances (ie: three pins). The devices you'll be travelling with will likely be ungrounded so two pins is all you'll need. NOTE that the grounded Type "L" Plug Adaptor will only work in Italy. Switzerland and other countries in Europe use a different type of grounded Adaptor.
02/20/23 10:39 PM. 19237 posts. As long as you are using a non-grounding (2 blade) American plug, and your device draws less than 2½ amps (about 575W), you can us an ungrounded, 2 round pin Europlug adapter, like this one. These adapters should fit in the receptacles in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.