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French Polynesia plug type and voltage
French Polynesia uses Types A, B, C, E and F outlets at 110 V or 220 V and 50 and 60 Hz. Some outlets in French Polynesia take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C, E and F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
All are used; check your hotel
U.S. outlets: 120 V
U.S.: 60 Hz
Depends on the outlet
Quick answer
French Polynesia uses Types A, B, C, E and F at 110 V or 220 V. Some outlets in French Polynesia take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C, E and F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe. Outlets in French Polynesia supply 110 V or 220 V depending on the area, sometimes both in one building. Check before plugging in anything not marked 100–240 V.
- Plug types
- Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E, Type F
- Voltage and frequency
- 110 V or 220 V, 50 and 60 Hz
- Adapter from the U.S.
- Sometimes
- Converter
- Depends on the outlet
Do I need a plug adapter?
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C, E and F
- Voltage
- 110 V or 220 V
- Frequency
- 50 and 60 Hz
Some outlets in French Polynesia take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C, E and F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.
Outlets in French Polynesia supply 110 V or 220 V depending on the area, sometimes both in one building. Check before plugging in anything not marked 100–240 V.
The outlets you'll find in French Polynesia
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Not grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan
Type B
Two flat pins and a round grounding pin
Grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico
Type C
Two round pins (the Europlug)
Not grounded · also used in most of Europe, South America and Asia
Type E
Two round pins and a grounding pin in the socket
Grounded · also used in France, Belgium, Poland
Takes Type C plugs
Type F
Two round pins with grounding clips (Schuko)
Grounded · also used in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and most of Europe
Takes Type C plugs
What to pack for French Polynesia
- A Type C plug adapter, one per device you charge at the same time.
- Dual-voltage hair tools, or a voltage converter if yours are 120 V only.
- Leave U.S. power strips at home: most are rated for 125 V, not 110 V or 220 V.
Check the label first
Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.
Plugs in other Oceania destinations
- American SamoaA, B · 120 VNo adapter
- AustraliaI · 230 VType I
- Cook IslandsI · 240 VType I
- FijiI · 240 VType I
- GuamA, B · 110 VNo adapter
- KiribatiI · 230 VType I
- MicronesiaA, B · 120 VNo adapter
- NauruI · 240 VType I
- New CaledoniaC, F · 220 VType C
- New ZealandI · 230 VType I
- NiueI · 230 VType I
- PalauA, B · 120 VNo adapter
- Papua New GuineaI · 240 VType I
- Pitcairn IslandsI · 230 VType I
- SamoaI · 230 VType I
- Solomon IslandsI · 230 VType I
- TongaI · 230 VType I
- TuvaluI · 230 VType I
- VanuatuI · 230 VType I
French Polynesia plug FAQ
French Polynesia uses Types A, B, C, E and F.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.
- IEC: World Plugs, plug types and voltages by country
- Wikipedia: Mains electricity by country (compiled from IEC data)
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