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Italy Power Plug Standards

CEI 23-16/VII

10 or 16A/230V/50Hz

There are several types of plugs used in Italy (including the Continental European CEE 7/16 plug). However, the official standard is the CEI 23-16/VII. The Italian system is relatively standardized in Libya, Ethiopia, and Chile and is also used in parts of Northern Africa.

The Italian grounded plug/socket standard, CEI 23-16/VII, includes two styles rated at 10A/250VAC and 16A/250VACand differ in terms of contact diameter and spacing. Because they can be inserted in either direction at random, they are unpolarized. Both carry the Italian safety agency, IMQ, approval.