American Samoa power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
American Samoa uses Type A and Type B sockets at 120 V / 60 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- A / B 2 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 120 V Low-voltage grid (100–127 V)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz 60 Hz — Americas, parts of Asia
- National standard
- NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 Grid reliability: Moderate
What the sockets look like
Power in American Samoa
American Samoa, a U.S. American Samoa uses Type A and Type B power plugs. The standard voltage is 120 V and the supply frequency is 60 Hz. electrical standards. The territory primarily relies on diesel generators for power, though there is a growing emphasis on solar energy to reduce dependence on imported fuels. While the power infrastructure is functional, it faces challenges due to its remote location and limited resources, leading to occasional reliability issues. Efforts are underway to modernize the grid and integrate more renewable energy sources. Overall, the power supply is moderate, with ongoing improvements to enhance stability and sustainability.
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EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
Not for: Changes plug shapes only. It does not convert voltage — a 120 V appliance still gets 230 V on a European trip.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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