World Plug and Socket Types

Type J

Type J is one of 15 standard electrical outlet types around the world. Learn more about this plug and socket type, including which countries use it and what it looks like.

What do Type J plugs and sockets look like?

Socket DiagramPlug Diagram
Type J socketType J plug

Type J plugs are earthed and have three round pins in a linear configuration, with the centre earth pin slightly offset from the other two. Any Type J socket will also accept Type C Type C plug plugs.

Where are Type J plugs and sockets used?

Type J plugs are used in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Rwanda.

Type J usage by country

CountryUsed alongsideVoltage & Frequency
JordanType B Type B plug, Type C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug, Type F Type F plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
LiechtensteinType C Type C plug230 V, 50 Hz
MadagascarType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug, Type E Type E plug and Type K Type K plug127 & 220 V, 50 Hz
MaldivesType A Type A plug, Type C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug, Type G Type G plug, Type K Type K plug and Type L Type L plug230 V, 50 Hz
RwandaType C Type C plug230 V, 50 Hz
SwitzerlandType C Type C plug230 V, 50 Hz