Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe to Venezuela

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe and Venezuela, 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 Venezuela. São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Venezuela uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 120 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

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

Venezuela (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Venezuela

Voltage
São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V
Venezuela 120 V
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Frequency
São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz
Venezuela 60 Hz
Differs

More about plugs in Venezuela

In Venezuela, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Venezuela can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Venezuela plug guide