🇸🇧 Power plugs & sockets in Solomon Islands

In Solomon Islands, power plugs and sockets are type I. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.

I
Socket type
230V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency

Socket types used in Solomon Islands

For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.

Type I

Socket / outlet type I (3D)
Socket / outlet type I (Diagram)
Plug type I (3D)
Plug type I (Diagram)

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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Solomon Islands?

🔌 Adapter needed⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs

Do your plugs fit in Solomon Islands?

In Solomon Islands they use sockets of type I. Your types A and B from the United States won't fit, so you need a power plug travel adapter.

Socket / outlet type I
I · Socket in Solomon Islands
vs
Plug type A
A · Your plug A
Plug type B
B · Your plug B
✕ Socket I does not fit your types A and B

Voltage & frequency

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
230V50Hz
🇺🇸 United States
120V60Hz

Do you need a voltage converter in Solomon Islands?

Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Solomon Islands (230V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.
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Frequency differs. The frequency in Solomon Islands (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).

Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.


Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands uses power sockets of type I. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.

Do I need a power plug adapter in Solomon Islands?

Yes. If you travel from the United States you need a power plug travel adapter for type I sockets in Solomon Islands, because your types A and B plugs don't fit.

Do I need a voltage converter in Solomon Islands?

Yes. The voltage in Solomon Islands (230V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.


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Type I

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