Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
240V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Plugs & sockets in Sao Tome and Principe
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Kiribati to Sao Tome and Principe: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Kiribati to Sao Tome and Principe? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.
Your Kiribati plugs (Type I) won't fit Sao Tome and Principe's outlets (Type C, F). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Sao Tome and Principe before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in Sao Tome and Principe (230V, 50Hz) are close to Kiribati (240V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Don't forget that Sao Tome and Principe hotel rooms sometimes have a universal shaver socket in the bathroom, but these low-wattage outlets aren't suitable for high-draw devices. For reliable charging, use the standard wall outlets with a proper adapter.


