[Devender]

14 April 2019 at 18:57:19 #820974

Do I need to purchase new adaptor to use our Mobile Chargers/Power Bank and Personal Shavers etc.?

Last year we were in Rome (Italy) and purchased two adaptors from there. Whether we can use the same adaptor in Switzerland?

Devender Khurana

[rockoyster]

14 April 2019 at 22:41:41 #909353

Switzerland uses a J-type plug/socket. You will need a new adapter. See discussion at http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/power-adapter.

[Slowpoke]

15 April 2019 at 0:34:50 #909354

As usual, Rockoyster has qucikly given you the answer.

I’ll add that – since the shapes are similar- European plugs will often work in Switzerland…Of course, at the most critical moment, they won’t. ;-(

Slowpoke

[Removed user]

15 April 2019 at 4:58:00 #909355

Hi Devender,

In addition to the input already received please check here for more information:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ab outswitzerland/practic al/swissoutlet

Best,
Steph

[Ajittipnis]

15 April 2019 at 10:26:13 #909356

Enclosed is the pin details for your reference

Attachments:

1. a12eee02-a22d-4bd6-a7e7-2ca59e8adc12.pdf

[Slowpoke]

15 April 2019 at 10:45:00 #909357

Thanks Ajittipnis –

It is nice to have data.

The hexagonal plug surround is the key.

Some European plugs, ( with a rounded, not hexagonal, surround) will fit in the hexagonal openings. The pins align OK. Sometimes, except at critical moments. ;-(

It is best to get the correct Swiss design.

They can be purchased at many Kiosk or Aperto convenience stores, and the electronics store at Zürich main station ( Interdiscount) would surely have them. There is an Interdiscount at Zürich airport, as well.

They also come in a two- pin variation, as well as the 3- pin with ground(earth) version. Many older buildings in Switzerland have receptacles with 2 holes, not 3. Some have a multiple hole outlet that will accept both.

Slowpoke