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

Q: What plug is used in Palau?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Japan (home)

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

Palau (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Palau

Voltage

Japan 100 V

Palau 120 V

Match

Frequency

Japan 50/60 Hz

Palau 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Palau

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

Full Palau plug guide