Electricity & Plugs in Linz

Practical travel guide for Linz, Austria

Electricity & Plugs in Linz

Voltage & Frequency

Austria uses 230 volts AC, 50 Hz — the same standard as most of continental Europe.

Plug Types

Austria uses Type C (European two-round-pin) and Type F (Schuko, two-round-pin with grounding) plugs. These are standard throughout continental Europe.

Plug Adapters

North American Travelers (110V): Require voltage converters AND plug adapters. Travel converters available at electronics stores cost €15-40. Consider purchasing before travel or at airport shops. UK/Irish Travelers: Require plug adapters only (Type G plugs). Australian/NZ Travelers: Require plug adapters and voltage converters.

Where to Find Adapters

Airport electronics shops sell standard European adapters (€8-15). City center electronics retailers like MediaMarkt or Saturn stock full ranges. Hotels can usually provide adapters for guests. Multiple USB ports are increasingly common in hotels and cafés.

Safety Tips

Austrian electrical standards are strict and safe. Ground your connections. Use hotel safe for valuable electronics. Power outages are rare. Many accommodations include universal sockets.

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