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

Q: What plug is used in Seychelles?

Seychelles uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from São Tomé and Príncipe, you will need a travel adapter for Seychelles. São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Seychelles uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

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

Seychelles (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Seychelles

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Seychelles 240 V

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Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz

Seychelles 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Seychelles

In Seychelles, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Seychelles is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Seychelles plug guide