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Is the voltage in Italy the same as in the US?.How do I use a 110 volt appliance in Italy?.Does a European plug fit in an Italian power outlet?.Where to buy a power adapter for Italy in the US.Can a power adapter change the voltage in Italy?.Will I need a plug adapter for Italy if I'm from the US?.What is the best power adapter for Italy?.An increase in use of a cellphone during a vacation will leave you with a flat battery quickly, it is practical to pack a power bank if you need to keep your cellphone battery or other devices charged throughout the day whilst travelling to an unfamiliar country.If you simply want to power one or more USB devices such as a cellphone or a tablet then a USB travel power adapter is suitable and it will work with any voltage, however make sure that you choose one which has a Type L plug adapter otherwise you'll also need to use a suitable plug adapter for Italy.

You'll still need to bring a suitable plug adapter for Italy if your power converter doesn't use the correct Type L plug adapter. If your device doesn't run on 230 volts and isn't dual voltage you'll also need a power converter for Italy to convert the voltage from 230 volts to the correct voltage on your device.Please be aware that a plug adapter for Italy (or power adapter) only changes the shape of the plug on your device to fit into a plug outlet found in Italy, but can't convert the voltage from 230 volts to another voltage. If your device can run on 230 volts or is dual voltage but your plug won't fit in an Italian power outlet then you'll need a suitable plug adapter for Italy such a Type L plug adapter.If your device can run on 230 volts or is dual voltage and your plug will fit in an Italian power outlet then you can use it in Italy without needing a plug adapter.As the voltage is different in Italy you also need to pack a power converter for Italy if your device isn't dual voltage and check that it can work with a 50hz power outlet. If you're planning on visiting Italy from America you will need to bring a suitable power adapter to fit a US plug in an Italian power outlet.If you're unclear about which voltage your device can use then please read the section about how can you tell if you have a dual voltage or single voltage device first. The 2-pin version should be sold around 10 CHF - or get a "universal" adapter kit that is more expensive, but will work for 2 and 3-pin in many countries.The type of power adapter, converter or charger that you'll need to bring when visiting Italy all depends on the voltage and type of device that you're trying to use in an Italian power outlet. Shops at airports might have them in stock.īest imho is to go to a larger shop selling electrical devices, in Alemannic speaking part of the Switzerland ask for "Reiseadapter". I don't know about availability in shops - not much demand for that special adapter to have them in many shops, but definitely possible to order from online shops with (free) pickup service in a specific shop (Interdiscount for instance), next day delivery at an address will be at charge (low price device). But 3-pin (grounded) plugs Switzerland, Italy are different from the rest of continental Europe (most use E/F type that are compatible). For your devices a type A to type C adapter will most probably do it, just check voltage range of your power adapters, need to be working with 240VAC (too). There is no adapter for all of Europe - see overview for instance at įor low power devices, type C (2 pin) is sufficient and can be used in close to all continental Europe countries.