From Northern Ireland to Svalbard and Jan Mayen
When travelling from Northern Ireland to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: None of your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Northern Ireland
Svalbard and Jan MayenYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Svalbard and Jan Mayen: C, F
No fit for: G
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 Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets. Norwegian standards.
Grid & history
Longyearbyen runs on the only remaining coal plant in the high Arctic (planned for closure); other settlements use diesel and growing renewables.
Availability
Reliable in Longyearbyen and Barentsburg.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Coal still primary in Longyearbyen.
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.