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Pitcairn Islands: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type I
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Pitcairn Islands uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Pitcairn Islands use?
Pitcairn Islands uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Pitcairn Islands?
Pitcairn Islands 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 Pitcairn Islands?
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.