From Cook Islands to Samoa
When travelling from Cook Islands to Samoa: Good news: all your Cook Islands plug types fit in Samoa. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Cook Islands
SamoaYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Samoa
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Samoa: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Samoa
Samoa is 230V/50Hz with Type I sockets, same as Australia and New Zealand.
Grid & history
EPC supplies the country from a mix of diesel and growing solar/hydropower.
Availability
Reliable on Upolu; outer islands can have outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type I. Australian and NZ plugs fit.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian or NZ Type I adapter works in both countries.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.