Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Plugs & sockets in Argentina
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, I
Sao Tome and Principe to Argentina: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Argentina from Sao Tome and Principe, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Good news: Sao Tome and Principe and Argentina share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Argentina's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Argentina (220V, 50Hz) are close to Sao Tome and Principe (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.


