Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Kiribati, because the sockets there (Type I) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Kiribati runs on 240 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Type I. 240 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
The same socket system is used in Niue, New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Tuvalu, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Palau, Micronesia and Guam use a completely different system. 13 of the 18 destinations in Oceania share the plug types of Kiribati.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Kiribati include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Kiribati match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Argentina.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Type I.
Type I – that is what you will find in Kiribati (240 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Kiribati runs at 240 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Kiribati from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →