Vanuatu: Plugs & Sockets - Do I need a travel adapter to charge my devices from Réunion?
⚠️ You need a travel adapter.
⚠️ You might need a voltage converter.
⚠️ Be extra careful because of the difference in frequency.
Country
Voltage
230
230
Frequency
50
50
Plugs & Sockets
❌
✔
Adapter needed
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3 pins
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grounded
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15 A
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almost always 100 – 127 V
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socket compatible with plug types A & B
...
- - 220 – 240 V
- 10 A
- 2 or 3 pins
- 2 pins: not grounded / 3 pins: grounded
- Compatible with plugs Type I
I
You need
FAQ
What power sockets are used in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu uses sockets (=outlets) Type I. Plug Type I is rated for 220-240V and 10A, featuring two or three pins and is not grounded/grounded.
What power plugs are used in Réunion?
Réunion uses sockets (=outlets) Type C and E. Plug Type C is rated for 220-240V and 2.5A/10A/16A, featuring two pins and is ungrounded. Plug Type E is rated for 220-240V and 16A, featuring two pins and is grounded.
Are plugs from Réunion and Vanuatu the same?
None of the plugs typically used in Réunion are compatible with sockets used in Vanuatu.
Do I need a plug adapter in Vanuatu?
You will need a travel adapter for plugs Type CE from Réunion when traveling to Vanuatu.
What kind of travel adapter do I need for Vanuatu?
When traveling to Vanuatu you need the right travel adapter to ensure that your electronic devices can be used without any issues. The adapter needs to be compatible with plug Types I commonly used in Vanuatu. We recommend getting a universal travel adapter that fits multiple sockets. Especially, if you travel frequently.
Will my phone charge in Vanuatu?
If your phone charger is rated for 100-240 V (which is common for many modern devices), it will work in Vanuatu without needing a voltage converter. However, you need a plug adapter since chargers from Réunion won't fit sockets Type I.
Will my laptop charge in Vanuatu?
Most laptop chargers are designed to handle a range of input voltages (typically 100-240 volts) which makes them compatible with the voltage in Vanuatu. However, you will need a plug adapter to fit Type I sockets.
What is the voltage in Réunion vs Vanuatu?
The standard voltage in Vanuatu is 230 V, whereas in Réunion the voltage supply is 230 V.
Can I use 230 V in Vanuatu?
Yes, the standard voltage in Vanuatu is 230 V as well. This means that the electrical voltage requirements for devices should be identical, allowing you to use all of your electronic devices seamlessly when traveling between Vanuatu and Réunion.
What is the frequency in Réunion vs Vanuatu?
The standard frequency in Vanuatu is 50 Hz, whereas in Réunion the fequency supply is 50 Hz.
Can I use 50 Hz in Vanuatu?
Yes, the standard frequency in Vanuatu is 50 Hz as well. This should allow you to use your electronic devices when traveling between Vanuatu and Réunion.
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