But what do those electrical outlets look like? In the UK, type G is the official standard. Unlike almost all other European countries, the United Kingdom has standardized on its own plug and socket system, which is incompatible with the power outlet system used in Continental Europe.

In England, they use power sockets (outlets) of type G. In the United States, you have plugs A and B. You need a power plug adapter in England for sockets type G. The plugs of your electric devices don't fit without.