Organising a trip to Italy tends to be fairly straightforward, but we still have to consider a few shortcomings we might face. For instance, what power plugs does Italy commonly use? Unfortunately, Italy is not as comfy as Cyprus, and it does not use the G-type, standard for the UK, so an adapter is a must. So, which type do we have to account for in Italy?
Italy, like the majority of the EU, uses the 230V 50Hz power, but the sockets do stand out from the masses, as their slots are formed like three dots placed on top of each other, typical of old Italian houses.
Italy, for the most part, uses type L for their sockets, so the type G, so prevalent in the UK, won’t cut it. In the newer Italian houses and hotels, we may sometimes encounter sockets fit for the European standard alongside the old school type ‘L’s. Before venturing out into Italy, check which sockets your hotel room will support.
You can buy a power plug adapter online or locally, both in your area and in Italy. They tend to be pretty affordable, so your wallet will not suffer too much from it.
Thankfully, since Italy uses the same standard voltage as the UK, a voltage converter will not be necessary.
