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Plugs & Sockets in Rote, Bali and Other Indonesian Islands

In Rote, as in all of Indonesia you will need the 2 pin, C and F type sockets and plugs.

The pins on C and F plugs are round and not flat or rectangular.

Standard Voltage in Rote

The Voltage is in Indonesia and Rote is 230V.

  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Power sockets: type C / F

Most countries use a voltage of 220-230V, but some like Aruba, Mexico, Ecaudor and others do not, so it is always worth checking on the device or charger to make sure your appliance or device is compatible with 230V..

Laptops, digital cameras, mobile phones and other common devices typically have dual voltage chargers. You will see this on the device lablel or written on the block on your charger cable.

If it states ‘V INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz,’ then it is a dual volt power supply, and it may be used in any country including Rote and Indonesia.

Countries that need to bring a travel adapter

If you are traveling from UK, Australia, Japan, USA, Malaysia, Canada, or Singapore, you will most likely need a plug adapter so that you can plug your device into the “Rote Socket”, even though the voltage may should be fine.

List of countries and their plug types

To help, we have created a list of countries and their plug types used. If your home country does not us the C and F type plugs, you will most likely need an adapter. This is not an exhaustive list, and we may not have listed every country.

North America:

  • United States (Type A and B)  
  • Canada (Type A and B)  
  • Mexico (Type A and B)  

South America:

  • Argentina (Type I)
  • Bolivia (Type A, C, and F)
  • Brazil (Type N)
  • Chile (Type C and L)  
  • Colombia (Type A)
  • Ecuador (Type A)
  • Guyana (Type A)
  • Paraguay (Type C, F, and N)
  • Peru (Type A)
  • Suriname (Type A)
  • Uruguay (Type C and F)
  • Venezuela (Type A)

Europe:

  • United Kingdom (Type G)
  • Ireland (Type G)
  • Malta (Type G)
  • Austria (Type C and F)
  • Belgium (Type C and E)
  • Czech Republic (Type C and E)
  • Denmark (Type C, F, and K)
  • Germany (Type C and F)
  • Hungary (Type C, E, and F)
  • Netherlands (Type C and F)
  • Poland (Type C and E)
  • Slovakia (Type C and E)
  • Switzerland (Type C, J, and K)
  • Albania (Type C, F, and L)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (Type C and F)
  • Bulgaria (Type C, F, and K)
  • Croatia (Type C and F)
  • Cyprus (Type G)
  • Estonia (Type C, F, and K)
  • Greece (Type C and F)
  • Iceland (Type F)
  • Italy (Type C and F)
  • Latvia (Type C, F, and K)
  • Liechtenstein (Type C, J, and K)
  • Lithuania (Type C, F, and K)
  • Macedonia (Type C, F, and L)
  • Moldova (Type C and F)
  • Montenegro (Type C and F)
  • Norway (Type C and F)
  • Portugal (Type C and F)
  • Romania (Type C, E, and F)
  • Russia (Type C and F)
  • Serbia (Type C and F)
  • Slovenia (Type C and F)
  • Ukraine (Type C and F)

Africa:

  • Algeria (Type C and F)  
  • Angola (Type C, F, and M)
  • Benin (Type C, E, and F)
  • Botswana (Type M)
  • Burkina Faso (Type C, E, and F)
  • Burundi (Type C, E, and F)
  • Cameroon (Type C, E, and F)
  • Cape Verde (Type C, F, and K)
  • Central African Republic (Type C, E, and F)
  • Chad (Type C, E, and F)
  • Comoros (Type C, E, and F)
  • Congo (Brazzaville) (Type C, E, and F)
  • Congo (Kinshasa) (Type C, E, and F)
  • Djibouti (Type C, E, and F)
  • Egypt (Type C, F, and K)
  • Equatorial Guinea (Type C, E, and F)
  • Eritrea (Type C, E, and F)
  • Ethiopia (Type C, D, E, and F)
  • Gabon (Type C, E, and F)
  • Gambia (Type G)  
  • Ghana (Type G)
  • Guinea (Type C, E, and F)
  • Guinea-Bissau (Type C, E, and F)
  • Ivory Coast (Type C, E, and F)
  • Kenya (Type G)  
  • Lesotho (Type M)  
  • Liberia (Type A)
  • Libya (Type C, F, and K)
  • Madagascar (Type C, E, and F)
  • Malawi (Type G)  
  • Mali (Type C, E, and F)
  • Mauritania (Type C, E, and F)
  • Mauritius (Type G)
  • Morocco (Type C and F)
  • Mozambique (Type C, F, and M)  
  • Namibia (Type M)
  • Niger (Type C, E, and F)
  • Nigeria (Type D and G)
  • Rwanda (Type C, E, and F)
  • São Tomé and Príncipe (Type C, E, and F)
  • Senegal (Type C, E, and F)
  • Seychelles (Type G)  
  • Sierra Leone (Type G)
  • Somalia (Type C, F, and K)
  • South Africa (Type M and N)
  • South Sudan (Type C, D, E, and F)
  • Sudan (Type C, D, E, and F)
  • Swaziland (Type M)  
  • Tanzania (Type G)  
  • Togo (Type C, E, and F)
  • Tunisia (C, E, and F)
  • Uganda (Type G)  
  • Zambia (Type G)
  • Zimbabwe (Type G)

Central America and the Caribbean:

  • Belize (Type A and B)  
  • Costa Rica (Type A and B)
  • Cuba (Type A and B)
  • Dominican Republic (Type A and B)  
  • El Salvador (Type A and B)  
  • Guatemala (Type A and B)  
  • Honduras (Type A and B)  
  • Jamaica (Type A and B)  
  • Nicaragua (Type A and B)  
  • Panama (Type A and B)  

Oceania:

  • Australia (Type I)  
  • Fiji (Type I)  
  • New Zealand (Type I)  
  • Papua New Guinea (Type I)  
  • Solomon Islands (Type I)
  • Vanuatu (Type I)  

Asia:

  • Afghanistan (Type C, D, and F)
  • Bangladesh (Type C, D, and G)
  • Bhutan (Type D and M)
  • Brunei (Type G)  
  • Cambodia (Type A, C, and F)
  • China (Type A)
  • Hong Kong (Type G)  
  • India (Type D and M)
  • Indonesia (Type C and F in some regions)  
  • Japan (Type A)  
  • Laos (Type A, C, and F)
  • Malaysia (Type G)  
  • Maldives (Type D and G)
  • Myanmar (Type C, D, and F)
  • Nepal (Type C, D, and M)  
  • North Korea (Type C, F, and K)
  • Pakistan (Type C, D, and G)
  • Philippines (Type A and B)
  • Singapore (Type G)
  • South Korea (Type C, E, and F)
  • Sri Lanka (Type D and G)  
  • Taiwan (Type A)
  • Thailand (Type A, B, C, and F)
  • Timor-Leste (Type C, F, and I)
  • Vietnam (Type A, C, and F)

Ragz Thompson

With over 15 years of experience in the travel and surf industry across global destinations including Morocco, Hawaii, and Indonesia, Ragz brings unparalleled expertise to Rote’s tourism landscape. Having spent a few years in Rote, and many more years throughout Indonesia, Ragz has developed a deep understanding of the local culture, customs, and unique challenges facing this emerging destination. His extensive background in the region allows him to offer insights that go far beyond the typical travel guide.

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