Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe to India — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in India?

India uses Type C and Type D and Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe and India, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

India (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in India

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

India 230 V

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Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz

India 50 Hz

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More about plugs in India

In India, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in India can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full India plug guide