From Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Samoa
All plugs match
When travelling from Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Samoa: Good news: all your Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug types fit in Samoa. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
SamoaYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Samoa
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Samoa: I
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 Samoa
Samoa is 230V/50Hz with Type I sockets, same as Australia and New Zealand.
Grid & history
EPC supplies the country from a mix of diesel and growing solar/hydropower.
Availability
Reliable on Upolu; outer islands can have outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type I. Australian and NZ plugs fit.
Energy mix
Renewables35%
Fossil65%
Practical tips
- An Australian or NZ Type I adapter works in both countries.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug work in Samoa?
- Yes. Every Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug type (Type I) fits in Samoa sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Samoa use?
- Samoa uses Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Samoa when travelling from Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Samoa runs on 230V, the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Samoa the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Frequency in Samoa is 50Hz, the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands.