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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in France

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type E Plug
Type E Socket
Type E

Australia to France: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

If you're heading to France from Australia, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.

Your Australia plugs (Type I) won't fit France's outlets (Type C, E). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for France before you depart.

The voltage and frequency in France (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Australia (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.

Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Australia uses Type I plugs and France uses Type C/E. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.