The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Samoa and Micronesia.
Samoa | Micronesia | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | I | A, B |
Voltage | 230V | 120V |
Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 60Hz |
Samoa uses Plug Type I.
In Micronesia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type I
(Samoa) to Plug Type A
(Micronesia)
Socket Type I
(Samoa) to Plug Type B
(Micronesia)
The voltages found in Samoa and Micronesia 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 Micronesia (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 Micronesia.
The frequency of electrical current found in Samoa (50Hz) differs to that found in Micronesia (60Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are: