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plug adapter

We will be going to Switzerland and Italy. Will the same plug adapter for Switzerland work in Italy? If not, what do we need for Italy. Thanks.

Posted by
1057 posts

Yes. They use the same plugs (rounded two-prong) as most of Europe.

Posted by
11672 posts

Yes, the same one for most of Europe, exception being the UK which has a different one.

Posted by
8889 posts

Depends if it's a 2-pin or a 3-pin plug.
2-pin plugs (so-called Europlugs) are the same in Switzerland, Italy and everywhere else in mainland Europe (but not the UK or Ireland).
3-pin plugs are more complicated. Switzerland is different from Italy, and both are different from the "Schuko" plugs used elsewhere in mainland Europe.

Posted by
19300 posts

Yes. They use the same plugs (rounded two-prong) as most of Europe.

The "rounded two-prong", type C plug is limited by codes in Europe to 1) less than 2½ amps (575W), to 2) non-grounding US plugs (no third rounded prong), and to 3) non-polarizing US plugs (both blades equal width). It's fine for low wattage devices like computer and phone chargers, but unless your appliance draws less than 2½ Amps and has 2 equal width, flat blades only, you should not use the "rounded two-prong", type C plug. You will not be "to code".