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Austria Adapters / Converters

Looking for suggestions on electrical adapters / converters that work in both Austria and Greece.

Posted by
14811 posts

Are you sure you need a converter? Most modern electronics are dual voltage. If is says 120-240 all you need is an adapter. The same adapter for both countries.

Rick Steves sells them or do a search on Amazon.

Posted by
32523 posts

What kind of electrical equipment are you planning on plugging in?

Posted by
19052 posts

According to this website, both Austria and Greece use the German Schuko plug (Type F) with side grounding clips and the two pin Europlug (Type C). Note that the Europlug is limited by electrical codes to applications of less than 2½ amps (575W on 230V), so it would not be acceptable for a hair dryer.

Also note that devices with polarized plugs (one blade wider) should not be used on the European continent.

Posted by
32173 posts

I'd suggest being "cautious" with Voltage Converters, as they can cause problems. There are two different principles used in voltage conversion, and using the wrong type can damage equipment.

It would help if you could indicate what devices you'll be travelling with? It would also help to know whether any of your devices have grounded (3 pin) plugs. As mentioned earlier, the devices you'll be taking may be designed for operation from 100-240 VAC, so in that case you'd just need Plug Adaptors. I'd suggest taking at least two Plug Adaptors, as they're small and easily misplaced.

Posted by
73 posts

If you don't feel like mailing away for them, Staples sells multitype adapters in-store, other local stores may, too.