Is EU plug same as UK?
All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets except for the UK and Ireland that operates on its own unique 3 flat rectangle pronged outlets. If you are travelling through the UK or Ireland (including London) you will need a UK and Ireland power point adapter.
What is EU plug type?
The type of plug you know best is the type C or sometimes called “Euro-plug”. This 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 is a UK 3 pin plug?
An electric plug has 3 pins in the UK, the most common being the Type G plug which has rectangular shaped pins and is used across a wide variety of devices and appliances. Type D plugs and Type M plugs have round shaped pins and are more commonly used with lighting circuits.
What kind of adapter do I need for the UK?
You’ll need to pack a Type G plug adapter for The United Kingdom if the plug you intend on using won’t fit in a UK power outlet.
Why are plugs different in the UK?
To save copper, Britain adopted the ring main system, with sockets connected sequentially, but this meant each connection needed its own fuse. Instead of putting the fuses in the sockets, they were included in the plugs themselves. Hence the UK’s bigger plugs.
