Travel adapter from Japan to Kiribati — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kiribati?

Kiribati uses Type I plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Japan and Kiribati, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Japan, you will need a travel adapter for Kiribati. Japan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Kiribati uses Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (100 V at home vs 240 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.

Japan (home)

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

Kiribati (destination)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Kiribati

Voltage

Japan 100 V

Kiribati 240 V

Differs

Frequency

Japan 50/60 Hz

Kiribati 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Kiribati

In Kiribati, the standard power plug is Type I. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kiribati is the same shape — Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Kiribati plug guide