Reunion Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 230 volts • 50 Hz
In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy named Edmond Albius, living on Reunion (then called Bourbon Island), discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids without their natural insect pollinators, inspired by a technique used on pumpkins. His method made vanilla's mass cultivation possible worldwide and remains the basis of hand-pollination used in vanilla farming today. Albius was freed in 1848, when slavery was abolished in French territories.
Reunion is a French overseas department located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The capital city is Saint-Denis. Major destinations include Saint-Denis, Saint-Gilles, and Piton de la Fournaise. Reunion is known for its volcanic landscapes, beaches, and natural beauty.
Reunion uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type E sockets. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible travel adapter. Visitors should confirm that their devices support 100–240V input or use an appropriate voltage converter if necessary.
What Plug Type Does Reunion Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Reunion uses Type C and Type E outlets. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Reunion?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for Reunion's outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger in Reunion?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Reunion's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Reunion's outlets.
Are Reunion and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Reunion uses Type C and Type E outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Reunion runs at 230V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does Reunion use more than one plug type?
Yes. Reunion uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type E, a grounded plug with a male earth pin. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the island.
