Tuvalu: Plugs & Sockets - Do I need a travel adapter to charge my devices from Russia?
⚠️ You need a travel adapter.
⚠️ You might need a voltage converter.
⚠️ Be extra careful because of the difference in frequency.
Country
Voltage
220
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
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- - 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 Tuvalu?
Tuvalu 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 Russia?
Russia uses sockets (=outlets) Type C and F. Plug Type C is rated for 220-240V and 2.5A/10A/16A, featuring two pins and is ungrounded. Plug Type F is rated for 220-240V and 16A, featuring two pins and is grounded.
Are plugs from Russia and Tuvalu the same?
None of the plugs typically used in Russia are compatible with sockets used in Tuvalu.
Do I need a plug adapter in Tuvalu?
You will need a travel adapter for plugs Type CF from Russia when traveling to Tuvalu.
What kind of travel adapter do I need for Tuvalu?
When traveling to Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu. We recommend getting a universal travel adapter that fits multiple sockets. Especially, if you travel frequently.
Will my phone charge in Tuvalu?
If your phone charger is rated for 100-240 V (which is common for many modern devices), it will work in Tuvalu without needing a voltage converter. However, you need a plug adapter since chargers from Russia won't fit sockets Type I.
Will my laptop charge in Tuvalu?
Most laptop chargers are designed to handle a range of input voltages (typically 100-240 volts) which makes them compatible with the voltage in Tuvalu. However, you will need a plug adapter to fit Type I sockets.
What is the voltage in Russia vs Tuvalu?
The standard voltage in Tuvalu is 230 V, whereas in Russia the voltage supply is 220 V.
Can I use 220 V in Tuvalu?
The standard voltage in Tuvalu is 230 V, whereas in Russia the voltage supply is 220 V. This means that the electrical voltage requirements for devices are more or less the same. Therefore you should be able to use all of your electronic devices when traveling between Tuvalu and Russia.
What is the frequency in Russia vs Tuvalu?
The standard frequency in Tuvalu is 50 Hz, whereas in Russia the fequency supply is 50 Hz.
Can I use 50 Hz in Tuvalu?
Yes, the standard frequency in Tuvalu is 50 Hz as well. This should allow you to use your electronic devices when traveling between Tuvalu and Russia.
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