From Trinidad and Tobago to São Tomé and Príncipe
When travelling from Trinidad and Tobago to São Tomé and Príncipe: None of your Trinidad and Tobago plug types fit in São Tomé and Príncipe. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (115V → 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.
Trinidad and Tobago
São Tomé and PríncipeYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in São Tomé and Príncipe
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • São Tomé and Príncipe: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 115V → 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets, following the Portuguese standard.
Grid & history
EMAE supplies the islands from a mix of small hydropower and diesel; outages occur during low rainfall.
Availability
Reliable in São Tomé city; outer islands variable.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Trinidad and Tobago plug work in São Tomé and Príncipe?
- No. None of your Trinidad and Tobago plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in São Tomé and Príncipe sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does São Tomé and Príncipe use?
- São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for São Tomé and Príncipe when travelling from Trinidad and Tobago?
- São Tomé and Príncipe runs on 230V, while Trinidad and Tobago uses 115V. 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 São Tomé and Príncipe the same as Trinidad and Tobago?
- Frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe is 50Hz, while Trinidad and Tobago uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.