Fridge and freezer temperature
The temperatures official agencies recommend for your refrigerator and freezer. Last verified: October 1, 2026.
United States
Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.
Food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage.
United Kingdom
Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.
Your freezer should be around -18°C