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From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Curaçao

No plugs match

When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Curaçao: None of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Curaçao. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 127V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 127V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

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Your plugs

Plug C

Type C

No fit

Plug F

Type F

No fit

Accepted in Curaçao

Plug A

Type A

Plug B

Type B

0 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: C, F • Curaçao: A, B

No fit for: C, F

Voltage: 230V → 127V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in Curaçao

Curaçao is 127V/50Hz with Type A and B sockets. An unusual North-American/European pairing.

CW

Grid & history

Aqualectra supplies the island from oil and an offshore wind farm. The 127V/50Hz combination is unusual and worth noting.

Availability

Reliable.

Sockets & hotels

Standard North American sockets at 127V.

Energy mix

Renewables25%
Fossil75%

Wind contributes meaningfully.

Practical tips

  • US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
  • Voltage is 127V at 50Hz. US 60Hz motors and clocks will run ~17% slow.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug work in Curaçao?
No. None of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plugs (Type C, Type F) fit in Curaçao sockets (Type A, Type B), so you will need a travel adapter.
What plug type does Curaçao use?
Curaçao uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 127V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Curaçao when travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Curaçao runs on 127V, while Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 127V you will also need a voltage converter.
Is the electrical frequency in Curaçao the same as Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Frequency in Curaçao is 50Hz, the same as Svalbard and Jan Mayen.