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French Polynesia: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Voltage
230V
Frequency
60Hz

French Polynesia uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does French Polynesia use?
French Polynesia uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia runs on 230V at 60Hz — 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 French Polynesia?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E 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.