World Plug and Socket Types

Type K

Type K 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 K plugs and sockets look like?

Socket DiagramPlug Diagram
Type K socketType K plug

Type K plugs are earthed and have three round pins in a triangular configuration. Any Type K socket will also accept Type C Type C plug, Type E Type E plug and Type F Type F plug plugs. For this reason, few devices are manufactured with Type K plugs, even in countries that use them.

Where are Type K plugs and sockets used?

Type K plugs are used in Denmark and Greenland.

Type K usage by country

CountryUsed alongsideVoltage & Frequency
BangladeshType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug and Type G Type G plug220 V, 50 Hz
DenmarkType C Type C plug, Type F Type F plug and Type E Type E plug230 V, 50 Hz
Faroe IslandsType C Type C plug, Type F Type F plug and Type E Type E plug230 V, 50 Hz
GreenlandType C Type C plug, Type F Type F plug and Type E Type E plug230 V, 50 Hz
GuineaType C Type C plug and Type F Type F plug220 V, 50 Hz
MadagascarType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug, Type E Type E plug and Type J Type J 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 J Type J plug and Type L Type L plug230 V, 50 Hz
St. VincentType A Type A plug, Type C Type C plug, Type E Type E plug, Type G Type G plug and Type I Type I plug230 V, 50 Hz
SenegalType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug and Type E Type E plug230 V, 50 Hz