The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Brazil and Tahiti (French Polynesia).
| Brazil | Tahiti (French Polynesia) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B, C, N | A, B, E |
| Voltage | 110V, 220V | 110V, 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Brazil there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Tahiti (French Polynesia) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Brazil) to Plug Type B
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type A
(Brazil) to Plug Type E
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Tahiti (French Polynesia) also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Brazil. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Tahiti (French Polynesia), you will not need an adaptor.
In Tahiti (French Polynesia) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type B
(Brazil) to Plug Type A
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type B
(Brazil) to Plug Type E
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Tahiti (French Polynesia) also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Brazil. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Tahiti (French Polynesia), you will not need an adaptor.
In Tahiti (French Polynesia) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Brazil) to Plug Type A
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type C
(Brazil) to Plug Type B
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type C
(Brazil) to Plug Type E
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
In Tahiti (French Polynesia) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type N
(Brazil) to Plug Type A
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type N
(Brazil) to Plug Type B
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
Socket Type N
(Brazil) to Plug Type E
(Tahiti (French Polynesia))
The voltages found in Brazil (110V and 220V) are the same as those found in Tahiti (French Polynesia). As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.
The frequency found in Brazil and Tahiti (French Polynesia) is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.