Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
110V
Frequency
60Hz
Plugs
A, B, C, L
Plugs & sockets in Palau
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz
Plugs
A, B
Travel Adapter for Palau: Do You Need One? (Cuba → Palau)Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Palau from Cuba, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in Palau, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.
Do you need a travel adapter for Palau?
Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Cuba and Palau use Type A/B outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Palau's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.
What plugs and sockets does Palau use?
Palau uses these power plug types: Type A: two flat parallel pins (ungrounded), the standard North American and Japanese plug; Type B: two flat pins plus a round grounding pin, common in North America. Outlets run at 120V and 60Hz. Since Cuba also uses Type A/B, your plugs already match.
Voltage and frequency in Palau
Palau runs on 120V at 60Hz, very close to Cuba (110V, 60Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.
Will your devices work in Palau?
Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Palau with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 120V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.
What travel adapter should you buy for Palau?
Because Cuba and Palau share Type A/B outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.
Tips for charging your devices in Palau
Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Palau outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.
