Pitcairn Islands power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn, a small group of islands in the South Pacific, has limited infrastructure due to its remote location. Pitcairn Islands uses Type I power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Power generation is heavily reliant on diesel generators, as the islands lack access to large-scale renewable energy sources or traditional grid systems. The reliability of the power grid is moderate, with occasional outages due to the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in such a remote area. Despite these limitations, efforts are ongoing to improve energy efficiency and sustainability for the small population.