Do I need a power converter for Iceland?

What does a power converter for an Iceland power outlet do?

Power converters for Iceland allow you to use a 100, 110 or 120 volt electric device with a 230 volt Iceland power outlet.



A heavy and bulky power converter will transform a 230 volt Iceland power outlet to work with a non-230 volt device, but a more lightweight and smaller power adapter (or plug adapter) changes the shape of the plug on your device to fit into a power outlet in Iceland. [3] [AD]

Do I need a power converter for Iceland?

If you are travelling to Iceland from a different country please ensure your device can be used with a 230 volt power supply.

  • A step down power converter is needed if you are travelling from a country that uses 100-120 volts and your appliance is incompatible with 230 volts. Read our world power outlets page to see which voltage your country uses.
  • You shouldn't need a power converter if you already use either a single voltage appliance that works with 230 volts or one that is dual voltage.
  • Typically, electrical devices which are designed to work with a lower voltage (such as 110 volts) and used with 230 volts run a risk of damage to your device, an electrical fire hazard or blowing a fuse unless you use a step down power converter.
  • Read our comprehensive guides on travelling with curling irons, clothes irons, hairdryers and hair straighteners in Iceland which includes guides on some affordable dual voltage alternatives.  [4] [5] [AD]

What converter do I need for Iceland?

In order to use any 100, 110 or 120 volt appliance in Iceland you will need a step down power converter[4] [AD]

What voltage is used in Iceland?

Iceland uses 230 volts in their normal power outlets. [2]

How to convert 230 volts to 110 volts

  1. Use a step down power converter to allow you to use a 110 or 120 volt appliance with an 230 volt Iceland power outlet.
  2. If the power converter doesn't include the correct shaped plug then it will also be necessary to plug in the power cord from the power converter into a power adapter for Iceland before plugging that into an Iceland power outlet.
  4. Plug your appliance into the converter and turn the power on, your 110-120 volt appliance can now be used with an 230 volt Iceland power outlet. [4] [AD]
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  1. Wikipedia - entry about Iceland.
  2. - International Electrotechnical Commission World Plugs
  4. Step down power converter - A step down power converter allows a 100-120 volt appliance to be used in a 220-240 volt power outlet, estimated price £130-£140