In Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type I
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Vanuatu?
🔌 Adapter needed⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs
Do your plugs fit in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu 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.
I · Socket in Vanuatuvs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket I does not fit your types A and B
Voltage & frequency
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
230V·50Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Vanuatu?
⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Vanuatu (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 Vanuatu (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 Vanuatu?
Vanuatu uses power sockets of type I. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Vanuatu?
Yes. If you travel from the United States you need a power plug travel adapter for type I sockets in Vanuatu, because your types A and B plugs don't fit.
Do I need a voltage converter in Vanuatu?
Yes. The voltage in Vanuatu (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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