From Sint Maarten to Kiribati
When travelling from Sint Maarten to Kiribati: None of your Sint Maarten plug types fit in Kiribati. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Sint Maarten
KiribatiYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Kiribati
Type I
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Kiribati: I
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V → 240V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Kiribati
Kiribati is 240V/50Hz with Type I sockets.
Grid & history
PUB supplies South Tarawa from diesel with growing solar. Most outer islands are off-grid or solar-only.
Availability
Reliable in South Tarawa.
Sockets & hotels
Type I.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian or NZ Type I adapter works in both countries.
- Voltage is 240V, the high end of the European range, and modern chargers handle it.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Sint Maarten plug work in Kiribati?
- No. None of your Sint Maarten plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Kiribati sockets (Type I), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Kiribati use?
- Kiribati uses Type I. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Kiribati when travelling from Sint Maarten?
- Kiribati runs on 240V, while Sint Maarten uses 110V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Kiribati the same as Sint Maarten?
- Frequency in Kiribati is 50Hz, while Sint Maarten uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.