Kiribati power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Kiribati 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 Kiribati
Kiribati is a Pacific island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 33 atolls and reef islands. Kiribati uses Type I power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Power generation in Kiribati heavily relies on diesel fuel, as the country lacks significant natural resources for large-scale renewable energy projects. The power infrastructure is moderate in reliability, with occasional outages due to the challenges of maintaining equipment across its dispersed islands. Efforts are ongoing to improve energy efficiency and explore renewable energy sources such as solar power to enhance sustainability and reduce dependency on imported diesel.