In germany there also exists a single phase ac grid operated at 16 7 hz to supply power to rail transport see list of installations for 15 kv ac railway electrification in germany austria and switzerland.
Germany power supply voltage.
You can use your electric appliances in germany if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 240 v as is in the uk europe australia and most of asia and africa.
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What you need to know first the standard household electrical outlet in most of europe including austria germany and switzerland packs a wallop of 230 volts twice the standard household voltage in north america.
The table shows that in most countries the mains supply is between 220 and 240 volts 50 or 60 hz.
In germany the standard voltage is 230 v and the frequency is 50 hz.
Single phase power is primarily for residential use such as homeowners and what you would find in a hotel while 3 phase electric power provides more stable heavy duty power for most industrial applications like manufacturing plants commercial facilities data centers telecom towers hospitals food processing and utility power plants.
Mains electricity by country includes a list of countries and territories with the plugs voltages and frequencies they commonly use for providing electrical power to low voltage appliances equipment and lighting typically found in homes and offices.
The voltage from a german power outlet is 230 volts should you originate from a country that doesn t use 230 volts and your appliance isn t dual voltage how to tell then you ll either need to pack a heavy power converter or a lighter power strip with a built in voltage converter.
Ac voltage is 220v in germany normal household appliances are 240v some dual phase appliances such as cookers are 400v.
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Your electric devices from united states of america will be expecting 120 volts but germany grid is of 230 volts this is a substantial difference that requires you to take some extra steps in preparation to your trip.
Countries that operate on 100 127 volts are greatly outnumbered.