Travel adapter from Jamaica to Timor-Leste — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Jamaica and Timor-Leste, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Jamaica, you will need a travel adapter for Timor-Leste. Jamaica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Timor-Leste uses Type C/Type E/Type F/Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Jamaica (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Timor-Leste (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Timor-Leste

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Timor-Leste 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Timor-Leste 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Timor-Leste can be one of 4 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type F, Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Timor-Leste plug guide