Travel adapter from Vanuatu to Monaco — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Monaco?

Monaco uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Vanuatu (home)

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

Monaco (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Monaco

Voltage

Vanuatu 230 V

Monaco 230 V

Match

Frequency

Vanuatu 50 Hz

Monaco 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Monaco

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

Full Monaco plug guide