Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Are you planning to visit Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

The following information is for travelers living in the United Kingdom. I live in another country.
  • You don't need a power plug adapter in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, when living in the United Kingdom.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

Electricity in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

In Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha the power plug sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Power plug adapter needed in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

In Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha the power plug sockets are of type G. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United Kingdom you don't need a power plug adapter in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Your power plugs fit.

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Voltage converter needed in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

In Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, because the standard voltage (230 V) is the same as in the United Kingdom. So you don't need a voltage converter in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, when living in the United Kingdom.

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.

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