Plug adapter for France from China
What travellers from China need to charge and power their devices in France: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types C and E adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same band
China 220 V → France 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
does not fit
Your devices in France
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In France |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- France is 7 h behind of China right now (UTC+1 vs UTC+8, capitals).
- Money
- The Euro (EUR): 1 CNY = 0.1345 EUR (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 172% of China's.
- Driving
- On the right, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
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- Calling code
- +33