The TYPE L socket series is the standard used in Italy and several African countries such as Libya and Eritrea. It is established by the Italian National Standards Organization (CEI) under the standard code CEI 23-16/VII. The TYPE L socket features three round holes arranged in a straight line. Its appearance is simple, but its structure differs from other round-pin sockets such as Type C and Type J.

Rated Voltage: 230V
Rated Current: 10A, 16A
Grounding: Equipped with grounding terminal
Compatible Plug: TYPE L plug; also accepts Type C plugs (ungrounded). Some universal sockets support both Type L and Type C compatibility.
Common Regions: Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, and certain African countries such as Libya and Eritrea