Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E, F, I
Plugs & sockets in Vanuatu
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Travel Adapter for Vanuatu: Do You Need One? (Timor-Leste → Vanuatu)Adapter Needed
Traveling from Timor-Leste to Vanuatu means crossing into a different electrical system. Here's a complete breakdown of the sockets, voltage, and the right adapter to bring for Vanuatu, so nothing you packed ends up useless at the hotel.
Do you need a travel adapter for Vanuatu?
Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Timor-Leste and Vanuatu use Type I outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Vanuatu's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.
What plugs and sockets does Vanuatu use?
Vanuatu uses the following power plug: Type I: two flat angled pins (plus ground), used in Australia, New Zealand and China. Outlets run at 230V and 50Hz. Since Timor-Leste also uses Type I, your plugs already match.
Voltage and frequency in Vanuatu
Vanuatu runs on 230V at 50Hz, very close to Timor-Leste (220V, 50Hz). 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 Vanuatu?
Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Vanuatu 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 230V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.
What travel adapter should you buy for Vanuatu?
Because Timor-Leste and Vanuatu share Type I 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 Vanuatu
Many Vanuatu hotel bathrooms have a low-wattage "shaver only" socket that is fine for razors and toothbrushes but not for charging phones or running hair dryers. Use the main wall outlets with your adapter for everything else.
