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Nauru: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type I
Voltage
240V
Frequency
50Hz

Nauru uses Type I outlets at 240V, 50Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Nauru use?
Nauru uses Type I outlets at 240V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Nauru?
Nauru runs on 240V 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 Nauru?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type 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.