The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Angola and American Samoa.
Angola | American Samoa | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | C | A, B, F, I |
Voltage | 220V | 120V |
Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 60Hz |
Angola uses Plug Type C.
In American Samoa there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Angola) to Plug Type A
(American Samoa)
Socket Type C
(Angola) to Plug Type B
(American Samoa)
Socket Type C
(Angola) to Plug Type F
(American Samoa)
Socket Type C
(Angola) to Plug Type I
(American Samoa)
The voltages found in Angola and American Samoa are significantly different.
Some appliances are compatible with multiple voltages. To find out if your appliance is one of them, check the appliance label and/or instruction booklet.
See examples of appliance labels
Is your appliance compatible with the voltage used in American Samoa (120V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in American Samoa.
The frequency of electrical current found in Angola (50Hz) differs to that found in American Samoa (60Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are: