Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Tonga to Channel Islands?

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Summary

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

TongaChannel Islands
Plug TypesIC, G
Voltage240V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Tonga uses Plug Type I.

Your Appliance has Plug Type I

In Channel Islands there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type I
(Tonga)
to Plug Type C
(Channel Islands)

Socket Type I
(Tonga)
to Plug Type G
(Channel Islands)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Tonga (240V) and Channel Islands (230V) 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 Tonga and Channel Islands is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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