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Power adapters for Saint Helena

Various frequencies and standards can all be confusing when planning to travel to another country especially to the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of plug sockets being used in the world this guide tells you exactly what you'll need in advance to charge your device in Saint Helena. This page has links to step-by-step instructions telling you exactly which power adapters you'll need to supply power to your devices when visiting Saint Helena by using a 240 volt 50Hz G Type St Helenian wall outlet, the St Helenians will use 13 amp plugs for power outlets. When travelling anywhere you'll discover most power adapters will change from country to country so we recommend that you read the WikiConnections travel power adapters guide for a complete list of regions and countries.

What is the best power adapter for Saint Helena?

The best power adapter for Saint Helena is a Type G power adapter which allows you to use any 240 volt device or appliance. [2] [AD]

What does a power adapter do?

A power adapter allows visitors travelling from another country to use electrical appliances and devices in Saint Helena simply by altering the shape of the plug.

Will a power adapter change the voltage from a St Helenian power outlet?

Power adapters will only adapt the shape of a plug to fit into a 240 volt St Helenian power outlet and is unable to convert the power to a higher voltage. If you wish to safely use a 100-120 volt device you also need to bring a step down power converter for Saint Helena along with the correct power adapter.

Where to buy a power adapter for Saint Helena in the UK

Saint Helena to UK power adapters will most likely be available to buy in the UK from airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Luton, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham prior to departure, however the range of adapters might be limited to popular destinations. It is recommended to research the exact type of adapter required prior to shopping at the airport. Look in the travel accessories section of airport newsagents, electronic stores and pharmacists such as WH Smith, Dixons or Boots but expect to pay 50% more than regular prices.

It will be more convenient and cheaper to buy the correct power adapter in advance of your trip. UK high street electrical shops, newsagents and chemists such as Currys PC World, WH Smith or Boots normally typically only sell popular types of travel adapters covering a limited number of countries however for widest choice it is recommended to buy a power adapter online. In January 2019 we checked 2 high street branches of WH Smiths without seeing any power adapters available to purchase and 1 branch of Boots only had a pack of European adapters available.