Travel adapter from Tuvalu to Bulgaria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Tuvalu, you will need a travel adapter for Bulgaria. Tuvalu uses Type I plugs, and Bulgaria uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Tuvalu (home)

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

Bulgaria (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Bulgaria

Voltage

Tuvalu 230 V

Bulgaria 230 V

Match

Frequency

Tuvalu 50 Hz

Bulgaria 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Bulgaria can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bulgaria plug guide