Are you planning to visit the Marshall Islands? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used on the Marshall Islands.
The following information is for travelers living in the United States of America.I live in another country.
- You don’t need a power plug adapter on the Marshall Islands, when living in the United States of America.
Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.
Electricity on the Marshall Islands
On the Marshall Islands the power plug sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.
Power plug adapter needed on the Marshall Islands?
On the Marshall Islands the power plug sockets are of type A and B. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you don’t need a power plug adapter on the Marshall Islands. Your power plugs fit. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available.


Voltage converter needed on the Marshall Islands?
On the Marshall Islands the standard voltage is 120 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. You can use your electric appliances on the Marshall Islands, because the standard voltage (120 V) is the same as in the United States of America. So you don’t need a voltage converter on the Marshall Islands, when living in the United States of America.
To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.