From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to New Caledonia
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to New Caledonia: Some of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in New Caledonia (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
New CaledoniaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in New Caledonia
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • New Caledonia: C, E
No fit for: F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in New Caledonia
New Caledonia uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets. French standards.
Grid & history
Coal is still significant in New Caledonia’s mix because of nickel processing, but solar and wind capacity have grown rapidly.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.