This content is informed by electricity authority guidelines, IEC recommendations, and practical feedback from travellers abroad.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Geneva
We’ve researched extensively and tested many adaptors abroad. Safety, speed, durability and cost were all considered. This one is by far the best choice.
Left your adaptor at home? Airports and local shops tend to have them. But having your own is safer, cheaper, and far less stressful.
Geneva is usually part of a trip that also includes France and Italy. It’s worth checking the plug info — they’re often similar, but not always identical.
Sockets in Geneva
In Geneva, you’ll find Type C and J plugs and sockets.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Type J
Type J sockets have two round pins and a third round earth pin slightly offset. UK Type G plugs do not fit into Type J sockets.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
Converters are only useful where voltages vary. In Geneva, the mains is practically the same as back in Britain, so you won’t need one.
Double-check your device’s voltage label when travelling. ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ means you won’t need a converter, which is the case for most up-to-date electronics.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
It’s not just about having the right adaptor — the little things matter too. A luggage scale helps you dodge those hefty airline fees, a power bank keeps you connected on the go, and packing cubes make packing (and unpacking) far less stressful. Once you’ve used them, you won’t want to travel without them.
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