The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Benin and Tahiti (French Polynesia).
Benin | Tahiti (French Polynesia) | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | E | A, B, E |
Voltage | 220V | 110V, 220V |
Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 60Hz |
Benin uses Plug Type E.
In Tahiti (French Polynesia) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type E
(Benin) to Plug Type A
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type E
(Benin) to Plug Type B
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Tahiti (French Polynesia) also uses Socket Type E, which is used in Benin. If using an appliance that has a Type E Plug in the Type E Sockets of Tahiti (French Polynesia), you will not need an adaptor.
Check if your appliance is compatible with the voltages used in Tahiti (French Polynesia)
The voltage, 110V, is used in parts of Tahiti (French Polynesia) but not in Benin.
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 voltages used in Tahiti (French Polynesia) (110V and 220V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, and you wish to use it in parts of Tahiti (French Polynesia) where this voltage is present, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in Tahiti (French Polynesia).
The frequency of electrical current found in Benin (50Hz) differs to that found in Tahiti (French Polynesia) (60Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are: