Type J
The Swiss
"Precise, compact, slightly off-centre on purpose. Neutral, obviously."
Precise, compact, and slightly off-centre on purpose. Type J is used in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Rwanda.
Things to know
- Europlugs fit. The Swiss socket accepts Type C, which covers almost all phone and laptop chargers.
- Schuko plugs don't. A round, chunky German or French plug will not fit into a recessed Swiss socket. This is the number one surprise for European visitors.
- Triple sockets. Swiss outlets often come in clusters of three, tucked tightly together.
Plugbert's verdict
Neutral, obviously. Bring a Type C for small stuff and a Type J adapter for anything grounded.