Cocos (Keeling) Islands
On the Cocos Islands, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type I are used. The standard voltage is 240 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
- No, you don't need a power plug travel adapter on the Cocos Islands.
Do your power plugs fit on the Cocos Islands?
On the Cocos Islands, they use power sockets (outlets) of type I, like in Australia. Your plugs fit into the power sockets on the Cocos Islands. You don't need a power plug adapter.
Buy a power plug (travel) adapter
We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon or Ebay where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. If you travel a lot, consider buying a world travel adapter that fits multiple sockets. It will come in handy when you go abroad again.
Voltage converter needed on the Cocos Islands?
The standard voltage on the Cocos Islands (240 V) matches more or less the voltage level your devices typically operate at in Australia (230 V). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.
- You don't need a voltage converter on the Cocos Islands.
To be sure, check the label on your devices. Some devices never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the device can be used in every country in the world. This is common for devices with chargers like tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc. For these devices you will only need a power plug adapter.
