São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Adapters
Type C & Type F • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Portuguese navigator Gago Coutinho confirmed in the early 20th century that the equator runs through Ilhéu das Rolas, a small island just off the southern tip of São Tomé, where a hilltop monument called the Marco do Equador commemorates the crossing, even though the exact line passes through the fishing village below rather than the monument itself.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off the western coast of Central Africa. The capital city is São Tomé, and the country is known for its tropical rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and Portuguese colonial heritage. Popular attractions include Obo National Park, Pico Cão Grande, and the beaches of Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe is a popular destination for tourism, offering a mix of natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural history.
São Tomé and Príncipe uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type F. Travelers from regions that use different plug types need a travel adapter for Type C or Type F; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does São Tomé and Príncipe Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C and Type F outlets. An adapter rated for Type F will also fit Type C sockets. Type F adapters are also known as Schuko style.
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Do I need a voltage converter for São Tomé and Príncipe?
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 São Tomé and Príncipe'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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on São Tomé and Príncipe's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit São Tomé and Príncipe's outlets.
Are São Tomé and Príncipe and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C and Type F outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe use more than one plug type?
Yes. São Tomé and Príncipe uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type F, a grounded Schuko-style plug with two earthing clips. An adapter rated for Type F will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the country.
