Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Cook Islands to Tuvalu?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Cook Islands and Tuvalu.

Cook IslandsTuvalu
Plug TypesII
Voltage240V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Cook Islands uses Plug Type I.

Your Appliance has Plug Type I

No adaptor needed

Tuvalu uses Socket Type I, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Cook Islands. You will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Cook Islands (240V) and Tuvalu (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Cook Islands and Tuvalu is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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