From Papua New Guinea to São Tomé and Príncipe
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to São Tomé and Príncipe: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in São Tomé and Príncipe. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
São Tomé and PríncipeYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in São Tomé and Príncipe
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • São Tomé and Príncipe: C, F
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets, following the Portuguese standard.
Grid & history
EMAE supplies the islands from a mix of small hydropower and diesel; outages occur during low rainfall.
Availability
Reliable in São Tomé city; outer islands variable.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
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 Papua New Guinea plug work in São Tomé and Príncipe?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in São Tomé and Príncipe sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does São Tomé and Príncipe use?
- São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for São Tomé and Príncipe when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- São Tomé and Príncipe runs on 230V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.