Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Nauru uses Type I, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Travelling in Nauru you will meet Type I sockets, fed with 240 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Nauru runs at 240 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Niue use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Guam, Micronesia and American Samoa use a completely different system. In Oceania, 13 of 18 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Sockets in Nauru are normally earthed.
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 Nauru match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Argentina.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Nauru.
Nauru uses Type I at 240 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 240 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Nauru from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →