Switzerland Travel Essentials

Everything practical you need before you go — power plugs, voltage, a quick adapter check, tap-water safety, emergency numbers and tipping for Switzerland.

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🔌Power plugsType J & C

⚡Voltage / frequency230V · 50Hz

🚰Tap waterTap water is safe to drink

🚨Emergency112

💶TippingService is usually included — round up if you like

Good to know

Switzerland uses Type J & C sockets — round-pin plugs (Type J has three pins, Type C is the two-pin Europlug) — at 230V / 50Hz.
Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (100–240V) — you usually only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter. Type J and Type C plugs are standard across Switzerland; UK and US plugs do not fit — check the label and shape of your charger.
Emergency services: dial 112 anywhere in Switzerland (police 117, ambulance 144).
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