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Last updated: 23 January 2024

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Wallis and Futuna?

When you are going on a trip to Wallis and Futuna, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? In Wallis and Futuna, types C and E are the official standards. Wallis and Futuna has standardized on the same plugs and receptacles as France, just like all other French overseas territories. Since type F plugs are identical to type E plugs, they can also be used with type E sockets.

Type E

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Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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What is the mains voltage in Wallis and Futuna?

The voltage in Wallis and Futuna is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

220 V ~ 50 Hz

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