Plug types
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz
American Samoa uses Type A, Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
American Samoa: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to American Samoa need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Not needed | Not needed | United States → American Samoa |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Canada → American Samoa |
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | United Kingdom → American Samoa |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Australia → American Samoa |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Germany → American Samoa |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | France → American Samoa |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Italy → American Samoa |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Spain → American Samoa |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Netherlands → American Samoa |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Ireland → American Samoa |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Switzerland → American Samoa |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Belgium → American Samoa |
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United States → American SamoaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Canada → American SamoaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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United Kingdom → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Australia → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Germany → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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France → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Italy → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Spain → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Netherlands → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Ireland → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Switzerland → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Belgium → American SamoaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does American Samoa use?
American Samoa uses Type A and Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in American Samoa?
American Samoa runs on 120V at 60Hz — that's the low-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for American Samoa?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.