From Montserrat to French Polynesia
When travelling from Montserrat to French Polynesia: None of your Montserrat plug types fit in French Polynesia. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Montserrat
French PolynesiaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in French Polynesia
Type C
Type E
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • French Polynesia: C, E
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in French Polynesia
French Polynesia (including Tahiti) is 230V/60Hz with Type C and E sockets. French electrical standards at North American frequency.
Grid & history
EDT Engie supplies Tahiti and the main archipelagos from heavy fuel oil with significant hydropower (Marquesas) and growing solar.
Availability
Reliable on Tahiti and other inhabited islands.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is 230V; frequency is 60Hz (unusual for a 230V country).
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Montserrat plug work in French Polynesia?
- No. None of your Montserrat plugs (Type A, Type B, Type G) fit in French Polynesia sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does French Polynesia use?
- French Polynesia uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for French Polynesia when travelling from Montserrat?
- French Polynesia runs on 230V, the same as Montserrat. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in French Polynesia the same as Montserrat?
- Frequency in French Polynesia is 60Hz, the same as Montserrat.