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São Tomé and Príncipe: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C, Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does São Tomé and Príncipe use?
São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F 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.