From Tonga to Kiribati
All plugs match
When travelling from Tonga to Kiribati: Good news: all your Tonga plug types fit in Kiribati. Voltage matches at 240V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Tonga
KiribatiYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Kiribati
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Kiribati: I
Voltage: 240V → 240V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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
Renewables20%
Fossil80%
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 Tonga plug work in Kiribati?
- Yes. Every Tonga plug type (Type I) fits in Kiribati sockets without an 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 Tonga?
- Kiribati runs on 240V, the same as Tonga. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Kiribati the same as Tonga?
- Frequency in Kiribati is 50Hz, the same as Tonga.