From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Seychelles
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Seychelles: None of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Seychelles. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
SeychellesYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Seychelles
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Seychelles: G
No fit for: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 240V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Seychelles
Seychelles is 240V/50Hz with Type G sockets, UK-style.
Grid & history
Seychelles relies on diesel generation across the inhabited islands; solar is being added to reduce fuel costs.
Availability
Reliable on Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
- Voltage is 240V, the high end of the European range, and modern chargers handle it.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug work in Seychelles?
- No. None of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plugs (Type C, Type F) fit in Seychelles sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Seychelles use?
- Seychelles uses Type G. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Seychelles when travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- Seychelles runs on 240V, while Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Seychelles the same as Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- Frequency in Seychelles is 50Hz, the same as Svalbard and Jan Mayen.