Travel adapter from Samoa to Comoros — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Comoros?

Comoros uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Samoa (home)

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

Comoros (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Comoros

Voltage

Samoa 230 V

Comoros 230 V

Match

Frequency

Samoa 50 Hz

Comoros 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Comoros

In Comoros, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Comoros can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Comoros plug guide