France to Japan plug adapter: plugs and voltage compared
No. Atout France (france.fr) describes round pins for France. Japan's outlets take Type A plugs with two flat pins (JNTO), so bring a plug adapter to Type A. Japan runs on 100V and France on 230V.
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France and Japan side by side
France: 230V and 50Hz. Japan: 100V, 50Hz in the east and 60Hz in the west.
| Japan | France | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 100V JNTO | 230VAlso written: 220V (france.fr / Atout France) Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) |
| Frequency | 50Hz east, 60Hz west JNTO | 50Hz Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) |
| Plug | Type A, two flat pinsPanasonic lists Type A and B JNTO | Round pins (Type E) Atout France (france.fr) |
Official pages for France do not all give the same figure: 220V (france.fr / Atout France). This page uses 230V, the value from Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE).
Who says what about electricity in France
| Source | What it states | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE)Voltage quality | Voltage: 230V; frequency: 50Hz Source | Regulator |
| RTE (French grid operator)Electric frequency | Frequency: 50Hz Source | Power company |
| Atout France (france.fr)What are the electricity requirements in France? (2012) | Voltage: 220V; frequency: 50Hz; plug: Type E Source | Tourism board |
What to pack in France for Japan
Round pins from France need a Type A adapter in Japan.
- Round pins: a plug adapter to Type A. Source: Atout France, france.fr.
- Each device from France: read INPUT. 100-240V covers Japan's 100V; 230V alone needs a voltage converter (JNTO).
- France: 50Hz. Tokyo: 50Hz. Osaka: 60Hz. A 50/60Hz label covers all three.
Why France is grouped with round pins: The Seoul Tourism Organization writes “the same types used in Germany, France, Austria, Greece, Turkey, Spain”.
Figure by japan-japan.com from JNTO: Plugs and Electricity.
What official pages in France say
5 statements from Atout France (france.fr), the Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) and RTE (French grid operator).
In English: 230 V (single-phase) or 400 V (three-phase) effective value in low voltage
In English: a sinusoid of constant frequency - 50 Hz in France -
In English: In Europe, electricity is transported as alternating current at 50 hertz (Hz).
Visitors from France in 2025
France ranked 15th among countries and regions, with 457,566 visitors to Japan in 2025 (JNTO, final figures).
- Visitors in 2025
- 457,566
- Rank
- 15th
- Share of all visitors
- 1.1%
- Change from 2024
- +18.8%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter in Japan from France?
No. Atout France (france.fr) describes round pins for France. Japan's outlets take Type A plugs with two flat pins (JNTO), so bring a plug adapter to Type A.
Is Japan's voltage the same as France's?
No. Japan uses 100V (JNTO); France uses 230V, according to the Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE).
Do I need a voltage converter in Japan from France?
Only for devices rated for 230V alone that are not dual-voltage (JNTO). A charger from France marked 100-240V needs none.
Related items
Official page: Atout France (france.fr)
Sources for this page
- Commission de régulation de l'énergie (CRE) Voltage qualitychecked October 3, 2026
- RTE (French grid operator) Electric frequencychecked October 3, 2026
- Atout France (france.fr) What are the electricity requirements in France? (2012)checked October 3, 2026
- Seoul Tourism Organization Visit Seoul: essential informationchecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Plugs & Electricitychecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) FAQ: basic informationchecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Visitor arrivals by nationality and month, 2025 final figureschecked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026