Electricity & Plugs in Bucovina

Practical travel guide for Bucovina, Romania

Electricity & Plugs in Bucovina

Electricity & Adapters

Voltage: Romania uses 230V, 50Hz, standard for the European Union.

Plug Type: Type C and Type F (two round pins, the latter with grounding clips), standard across continental Europe.

Adapters Needed:

  • UK travelers: Yes - UK uses Type G
  • US/Canada travelers: Yes - North America uses Type A/B, 110V
  • Australia/NZ travelers: Yes - Australasia uses Type I
  • EU travelers: No adapter needed

Voltage Converters: Most modern electronics are dual-voltage (100-240V); check your device's label before relying on this. Heat appliances (hair dryers, straighteners) may need a converter.

Where to Buy: Adapters available in Suceava and Iași electronics stores; rural guesthouses may lend one, but it's safer to bring your own given limited shops in small monastery towns.

Pro Tip: Outlets can be limited in older village guesthouses - a small power strip is useful for charging multiple devices overnight.

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