From Azerbaijan to Svalbard and Jan Mayen
When travelling from Azerbaijan to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Good news: all your Azerbaijan plug types fit in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Azerbaijan
Svalbard and Jan MayenYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Svalbard and Jan Mayen: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets. Norwegian standards.
Grid & history
Longyearbyen runs on the only remaining coal plant in the high Arctic (planned for closure); other settlements use diesel and growing renewables.
Availability
Reliable in Longyearbyen and Barentsburg.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Coal still primary in Longyearbyen.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Azerbaijan plug work in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- Yes. Every Azerbaijan plug type (Type C, Type F) fits in Svalbard and Jan Mayen sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use?
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Svalbard and Jan Mayen when travelling from Azerbaijan?
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen runs on 230V, the same as Azerbaijan. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Svalbard and Jan Mayen the same as Azerbaijan?
- Frequency in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is 50Hz, the same as Azerbaijan.