Travel adapter from Suriname to Micronesia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Micronesia?

Micronesia uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Suriname (home)

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

Micronesia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Micronesia

Voltage

Suriname 110 V

Micronesia 120 V

Match

Frequency

Suriname 60 Hz

Micronesia 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Micronesia

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

Full Micronesia plug guide