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East Timor: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Type F
Type I
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

East Timor uses Type C, Type E, Type F, Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to East Timor 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
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Australia → East Timor
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → East Timor
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → East Timor
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → East Timor
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → East Timor
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → East Timor
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → East Timor
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → East Timor
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → East Timor
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → East Timor
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → East Timor
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → East Timor

Frequently asked

What type of plug does East Timor use?
East Timor uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in East Timor?
East Timor runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-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 East Timor?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E/F/I 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.