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Can you use a travel adapter in Denmark?

Allowed for visitors, if they are safe.

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Short answer

Yes, during travel and a temporary stay in Denmark you may use a travel adapter, even if its socket part does not meet the Danish standard for plugs and sockets. A travel adapter must never let you touch live parts, which also applies to models where you fold out different pins. Adapters must be marked with the maker or logo, type, rated voltage and rated current. They do not need a CE mark, because plugs and sockets fall outside the CE marking directives.

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Why

  1. Sockets differ around the world, so an adapter is often needed.
  2. Visitors may use adapters that do not follow Danish norms.
  3. Unused parts of an adapter must never carry current.

Details

The rated current on an adapter is the lowest rating of the plug or socket parts it contains.

Tip

Do not run a kettle or heater through a cheap adapter; check the rated current printed on it first.

What may differ

The exception is for travel and temporary stays; people who live in Denmark are expected to use plugs that meet Danish requirements.

Common misconception

Many think a travel adapter is unsafe unless it has a CE mark.

What actually happens

Travel adapters do not need a CE mark, but they must be marked with maker, type, voltage and current.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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