Travel Adapter for Sweden: Do You Need One? (Chile → Sweden)Adapter Needed

If you're heading to Sweden from Chile, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in Sweden, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for Sweden?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Chile and Sweden use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Sweden's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does Sweden use?

Sweden uses these power plug types: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe; Type F (Schuko): two round pins with grounding clips on the sides, standard in Germany and much of Europe. Outlets run at 230V and 50Hz. Since Chile also uses Type C, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in Sweden

Sweden runs on 230V at 50Hz, very close to Chile (220V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.

Will your devices work in Sweden?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Sweden with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 230V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for Sweden?

Because Chile and Sweden share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.

Tips for charging your devices in Sweden

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Sweden outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.