Travel adapter from Pakistan to Tuvalu — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Tuvalu?

Tuvalu uses Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Pakistan, you will need a travel adapter for Tuvalu. Pakistan uses Type C/Type D plugs, and Tuvalu uses Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Pakistan (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V

Tuvalu (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Tuvalu

Voltage

Pakistan 230 V

Tuvalu 230 V

Match

Frequency

Pakistan 50 Hz

Tuvalu 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Tuvalu

In Tuvalu, the standard power plug is Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Tuvalu is the same shape — Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Tuvalu plug guide