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Palau: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz

Palau uses Type A, Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Palau use?
Palau uses Type A and Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Palau?
Palau 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 Palau?
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.