From Turks and Caicos Islands to Cocos (Keeling) Islands
When travelling from Turks and Caicos Islands to Cocos (Keeling) Islands: None of your Turks and Caicos Islands plug types fit in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V 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.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Type I
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Cocos (Keeling) Islands: I
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is 230V/50Hz with Type I sockets. Australian standard.
Grid & history
A tiny diesel-and-solar hybrid grid.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Type I.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian Type I adapter works without modification.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Turks and Caicos Islands plug work in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- No. None of your Turks and Caicos Islands plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Cocos (Keeling) Islands sockets (Type I), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Cocos (Keeling) Islands use?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Cocos (Keeling) Islands when travelling from Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands runs on 230V, while Turks and Caicos Islands uses 120V. 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands the same as Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Frequency in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is 50Hz, while Turks and Caicos Islands uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.