I need help finding the right adapter for Switzerland. Do I need a J adapter? I have an iPhone so I need one USB C and a couple USB ports. Does anyone have any recommendations? TIA
Posted by
Chicago
592 posts
If all you are trying to do is charge your phone, check with your hotel. Some
places have USB ports in the rooms now, which would be sufficient to charge
a phone.
Otherwise, a J adapter is definitely going to work, but a C plug will fit as well,
so you could use that with whatever you regularly use in the rest of Europe.
Posted by
OP
Geneva, IL
114 posts
Thank you!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2621 posts
As long as your C adapters have a pointy base like this they will work just fine in Switzerland.
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/european-power-adapter
Mine worked just fine in the 6+ locations of my recent visit to Switzerland.
Posted by
OP
Geneva, IL
114 posts
It doesn’t need to have 3 prongs?
Posted by
Chicago
3001 posts
Nope. The 2 prong one linked to above is fine.
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2621 posts
My android phone, tablet, and CPAP used C 2 prong adapters. Most small electronics do.
Posted by
Chicago
3001 posts
These are the ones that i have and have used on all my trips to Switzerland.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077WJYNQ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
You don’t have to take our word for it. the Switzerland tourism page discusses adapters and states: “The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem.”
Have a great trip!!
Posted by
OP
Geneva, IL
114 posts
Thanks for your help!
Posted by
Bern, Switzerland
1025 posts
Something like this will cover you for Switzerland and most of Europe....