Travel · Greece · Type F
Greece: Schuko on the mainland and every island.
Greek sockets are Type F at 230V / 50Hz — the round Schuko recess with earth clips — and they accept the slim Type C Europlug that fits most of the continent. Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and the Cyclades all use it, so the adapter question is settled before you start.
The numbers
| Plug type | Voltage | Frequency | What fits | What does not |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (Schuko), C also fits | 230V | 50Hz | Type C, E and F plugs | US A/B, UK G, Swiss J, Italian L |
That single row is the whole compatibility story, and it holds across the country. The practical decision is not which country-specific adapter to buy but how many sockets you will realistically have — which, on a trip built around ferries, day boats and long transfers, is the more interesting question.
Charging on the move matters more than the plug
An island-hopping itinerary spends real hours away from any wall: ferry decks, archaeological sites, beaches, transfers. The plug adapter is a two-dollar problem; keeping a phone alive from 08:00 to 22:00 is the actual one. Two things solve it.
First, a power bank charged overnight from the hotel socket. Airlines require spare lithium batteries in the cabin, not checked, and cap them by watt-hours — the limits are in airline rules for chargers. Second, a car adapter if you are renting: Greek rental cars have the same 12V accessory socket as American ones, so a US car charger works with no adapter at all.
What runs on 230V unchanged
Almost everything you own. The proof is the input line moulded into the charger: 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz. Every USB-C charger sold in the US carries it, along with laptop bricks, camera and drone battery chargers, e-reader adapters and toothbrush bases. They need a plug adapter, full stop.
The genuine converter cases are fixed-120V heating elements and motors — hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron, travel kettle. Their labels read 120V with no range, and 230V destroys them in seconds. A converter rated above 1,800W is heavy enough to notice in a bag; a dual-voltage travel hair dryer is the smaller fix. The comparison is in travel adapter vs converter.
The Greece kit
- Type C
Type C Europlug adapter (2-pin)
All a charger needs. Fits Greek Type F sockets and most of the continent besides.
- Fits
- C, E, F sockets
- Earth
- No
- Weight
- Under an ounce
- Universal
Zendure Passport III
Adapter and GaN charger in one body — fewer loose objects for a trip with a lot of packing and unpacking.
- Output
- 65W-class PD
- Ports
- USB-C and USB-A
- Input
- 100–240V
- 65W
UGREEN Nexode 65W GaN
The brick to pair with a plain adapter: laptop, phone and earbuds together from one Greek socket.
- Output
- 65W total
- Ports
- 2× C, 1× A
- Input
- 100–240V 50/60Hz
Combining Greece with Italy means adding a Type C adapter for the Italian sockets; Turkey and the rest of the region are on the travel hub. See the Europe overview for which borders change the socket, and plug types by country for the full table.
FAQ
Do the Greek islands use a different plug than the mainland?
No. Type F sockets at 230V / 50Hz are standard nationwide, islands included, so one adapter covers the whole trip.
Is a power bank worth packing for Greece?
On an itinerary with ferries, ruins and long beach days, yes - it is what actually keeps a phone alive, and it charges from the same hotel socket overnight. Carry it in the cabin; airlines prohibit spare lithium batteries in checked bags.
Do I need a converter for a phone charger in Greece?
No. Phone, tablet and laptop chargers are 100-240V dual-voltage devices and need only a plug adapter. Converters are for single-voltage 120V appliances such as hair dryers.
Will my US car charger work in a Greek rental car?
Yes. The 12V accessory socket is the same shape and voltage as in an American car, so a USB car charger works with no adapter.