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Type L plug: where it is used
Three round pins in a row. Used in 9 countries.
What type L looks like
- Type Lthree round pins in a row
Voltage in these countries ranges over 110 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz. It only fits type L sockets. Plugs of type C fit a type L socket.
Countries that use type L
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Other plug types
Questions
What is a type L plug?
Type L has three round pins in a row.
Which countries use type L?
9 countrys in our data: Chile, Cuba, Ethiopia, Italy, Maldives, San Marino, Syria, Uruguay and Vatican City.
What voltage do type L countries use?
110 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, depending on the country. Check each country page before you plug in a single-voltage device.
Does a type L plug fit other sockets?
A type L plug only fits type L sockets. Type C plugs also fit a type L socket.
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