Travel plug Samoa 🇼🇸

Do you need a travel adapter for Samoa?

Yes, always.

Samoa uses exclusively type I sockets. This plug has three pins: two angled flat pins in an inverted V shape for live and neutral, plus a vertical earth pin at the bottom. This type is completely different from the Dutch type C and F plugs and therefore does not fit without an adapter.

Please note: Samoa is not the same as American Samoa. American Samoa (a US territory) uses type A and B with 120 volts and 60 Hz, while independent Samoa uses type I with 230 volts and 50 Hz. If you travel to both islands, you need adapters for both systems and possibly a voltage converter.

A travel adapter for Samoa is essential when you:

• bring Dutch chargers or electrical appliances
• stay in hotels, beach fales or resorts on Upolu or Savai'i
• snorkel at the To-Sua Ocean Trench or the Lalomanu beaches
• take a round trip across Apia, Lefaga or the Aleipata islands

Which socket type does Samoa have?

Samoa uses one plug type:

• Type I: three pins in an inverted V shape. The same type as in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea

You recognise the type I socket by:

• two flat pins angled in an inverted V shape
• one vertical earth pin at the bottom
• dimensions according to the Australian standard AS 3112
• usually an on/off switch next to the socket

Due to its geographical location in the Pacific and its close ties with Australia and New Zealand, the Australian type I system has been adopted as the national standard. Throughout the country you therefore encounter the same sockets, whether you stay in the capital Apia on Upolu, on the larger island of Savai'i, or in a remote beach fale.

Which travel adapter for Samoa is best?

The best choice depends on how often you travel and what you bring.

For a one-off trip to Samoa, a simple type I adapter (also known as the Australia adapter) is sufficient. With it you convert your Dutch plug to the right format.

For travellers who combine Samoa with other Pacific destinations, a universal travel adapter is the smarter choice. If you travel onward to Australia (type I), New Zealand (type I), Fiji (type I) or Tonga (type I), the same adapter works everywhere. The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works in Samoa and in 220+ other countries, with multiple USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

When choosing a travel adapter for Samoa, look for:

• support for type I sockets
• sturdy and grounded housing
• built-in USB and USB-C ports
• compact size for hand luggage or snorkel backpack
• enough power for laptops and larger appliances

Power and voltage in Samoa

The power supply in Samoa is identical to the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 230 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch appliances: yes

The voltage and frequency in Samoa are exactly the same as in the Netherlands. So you do not need a voltage converter. A travel adapter for Samoa is sufficient.

It is important to know, however, that the power supply in remote parts of Savai'i and in traditional beach fales can be limited. Some eco-lodges run on solar panels or generators with fixed power times, especially in the evenings. A power bank and headlamp with rechargeable battery are smart additions to your travel kit for evenings without power.

When is a travel adapter for Samoa indispensable?

An adapter is indispensable in Samoa when using:

• phone and laptop chargers
• camera and GoPro chargers for underwater photos
• electric toothbrushes
• power banks and portable batteries
• headlamps and flashlights with rechargeable battery
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you snorkel at the spectacular To-Sua Ocean Trench, relax on the paradisiacal beaches of Lalomanu, visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in Apia, take a drive past the blowholes of Savai'i or explore traditional island life in a fale, a reliable travel adapter plus power bank is handy to keep your equipment and cameras charged at all times.

Buying a travel adapter for Samoa

Want to travel worry-free and not depend on adapters on site? Then choose a reliable travel adapter or universal travel adapter suitable for Samoa.

With the right adapter you avoid loose connections, non-working devices and unnecessary stress during your trip. Travelling onward after Samoa, for example to Fiji (type I), Tonga (type I) or New Zealand (type I)? Then a universal travel adapter covers all these types at once. The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works in 220+ countries.