Travel adapter from Philippines to São Tomé and Príncipe
No Adapter Needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Philippines and São Tomé and Príncipe share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Philippines (home)
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
✓
Type C
Two round pins (Europlug)
São Tomé and Príncipe (destination)
Electrical specs
Philippines
230 V
60 Hz
= Match
São Tomé and Príncipe
230 V
50 Hz
〜 Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
More about plugs in São Tomé and Príncipe
In São Tomé and Príncipe, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in São Tomé and Príncipe can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.