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.
- You need a power plug adapter in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, when living in India.
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 India you need a power plug adapter for sockets type G.
- Your appliances with plug C
don't fit socket G.
- Your appliances with plug D
don't fit socket G.
- Your appliances with plug M
don't fit socket G.
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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 India. So you don't need a voltage converter in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, when living in India.
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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