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Electricity and Home Appliances in Luxembourg

Information on the Luxembourgish domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.

Luxembourg's standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC with a frequency of 50 hertz. For other equipment, a transformer or adaptor is required unless the appliance has a multi-voltage option.

Electricity Providers

Enovos (previously Cegedel) is the main electricity provider in Luxembourg. Some municipalities (communes) may have specific private electricity providers. Large families with three or more children may be entitled to electricity, water and gas discounts. Call 47 96 29 24 for a free brochure in English.

Enovos (previously Cegedel)
At: 2 rue Thomas Edison, L-1445 Strassen
Tel: 8006 6000 (Customer service; from 07:30-17:30)
Tel: +352 2737 6000 (Customer Service from abroad)
Tel: 80 02 99 00 (emergency number 24/7; free phone)
e-mail
Website (in French and German)

Plugs and Sockets

Luxembourg uses the standard European two-pin plug and socket. All sockets must be earthed. Fuses are not in individual sockets and plugs, but on the main electricity board.

For more information from electricaloutlet.org about the Type C plug and electrical socket: Click here

Adapters are available in airport shops and in most supermarkets and DIY stores.

Light Bulbs

Luxembourg uses standard screw-type fittings. Normal bulbs are progressively being phased out and replaced by low energy-consumption bulbs.

Eco-tax

The price of most appliances includes an eco-tax, which is a contribution towards appliance recycling. When buying a new appliance, the store is obliged to take the previous item back for free, even if it is not in working order.

Television

The television transmission standard in Luxembourg is PAL. In order for foreign television sets to work in the country, they should be compatible with this standard. Most television sets sold within Europe can now be used with both PAL and SECAM systems.