Cocos (Keeling) Islands power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses Type I sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- I 1 socket type in use
- Voltage
- 230 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- AS/NZS 3112 Grid reliability: Moderate
What the sockets look like
Power in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, are a remote Australian external territory consisting of 27 coral islands. Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses Type I power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Due to the islands' isolated location, the primary source of power generation is diesel fuel, which provides the majority of the electricity. The power infrastructure, while functional, faces challenges in reliability due to the islands' remoteness and limited resources. Despite these challenges, efforts are made to maintain a consistent power supply for the local population and visitors.