Travel adapter from Japan to Marshall Islands — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Japan and Marshall Islands both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Marshall Islands without an adapter or converter.

Japan (home)

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

Marshall Islands (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Marshall Islands

Voltage

Japan 100 V

Marshall Islands 120 V

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Frequency

Japan 50/60 Hz

Marshall Islands 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Marshall Islands

In Marshall Islands, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Marshall Islands can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Marshall Islands plug guide