Adapter needed

Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Tokelau?

Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United States to Tokelau. In Tokelau, people are using different plugs and electrical outlets that are not compatible with plugs from the United States!

Tokelau und United States compared
Flag: United States
United States
AOutlets of type ABOutlets of type BOutlets
120 VoltVoltage
60 HertzFrequency
Flag: Tokelau
IOutlets of type IOutlets
230 VoltVoltage
50 HertzFrequency
Power sockets

Which types of electrical outlets are used in Tokelau?

Tokelau uses electrical outlets of type I. Electrical outlets of type A and B, which are common in the United States, are not in use in Tokelau.

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Country information

About Tokelau

Flag: About Tokelau

Tokelau is a country in Oceania (Polynesia) with about 1 000 inhabitants on an area of almost 12 km². The capital of Tokelau is Nukunonu (400 inhabitants).

People in the country are mainly speaking Turkmen and English.

Tokelau does not have a neighbor country.

TLD: .tkCurrency: NZDCountry calling code: +690Country Code : TK
Mains voltage

What is the Electricity Voltage in Tokelau?

The voltage in Tokelau is 230 volts.



If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Tokelau, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.

Utility frequency

What is the utility frequency in Tokelau?

The utility frequency in Tokelau is 50 Hertz.


Devices that either measure time, or are equipped with moving and rotating parts, are particularly dangerous! So, if you plan to use shavers, heaters, kitchen appliances or alarm clocks in Tokelau, read the instruction manuals to see if these devices are safe to use on the local utility frequency.

If the mains frequency specified in the manual or on the power supply is different from the rate used in Tokelau, you should not use the device!