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

Q: What plug is used in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands uses Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe and Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands. São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Solomon Islands uses Type I, 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

Solomon Islands (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Solomon Islands

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Solomon Islands 230 V

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Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz

Solomon Islands 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Solomon Islands

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

Full Solomon Islands plug guide