From Samoa to Cocos (Keeling) Islands
All plugs match
When travelling from Samoa to Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Good news: all your Samoa plug types fit in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Samoa
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Cocos (Keeling) Islands: I
Voltage: 230V → 230V
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 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
Renewables20%
Fossil80%
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 Samoa plug work in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Yes. Every Samoa plug type (Type I) fits in Cocos (Keeling) Islands sockets without an 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 Samoa?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands runs on 230V, the same as Samoa. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Cocos (Keeling) Islands the same as Samoa?
- Frequency in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is 50Hz, the same as Samoa.