Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Kiribati?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United Kingdom to Kiribati. In Kiribati, people are using different plugs and plug sockets that are not compatible with plugs from the United Kingdom!
Looking for a travel adapter for your upcoming trips? We have taken a close look at all the best adapters, and these are our favorite models:
About Kiribati
Kiribati is a country in Oceania (Micronesia) with about 106 000 inhabitants on an area of almost 811 km². The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa (40 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking English.
Kiribati does not have a neighbor country.
TLD: .kiCurrency: AUDCountry calling code: +686Country Code : KIWhich types of plugs are used in Kiribati?
Kiribati uses plugs of type I. Plug sockets of type G, which are common in the United Kingdom, are not in use in Kiribati.
What is the Electricity Voltage in Kiribati?
The voltage in Kiribati is 240 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is higher than the 230 volts in the United Kingdom. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in the United Kingdom:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Kiribati, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Kiribati?
The utility frequency in Kiribati is 50 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is the same as in the United Kingdom. That's why it is safe to use all your electric appliances in Kiribati.