Comoros is located in Southern Africa and uses the same type of adapter as Continental Europe. 

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Check to make sure your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and other appliances are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Comoros Adapter Model GIS-COM-B-GUB

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Comoros operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter.

To charge your iPad or iPhone overseas you do not need a voltage converter.  Just bring the correct adapter for your destination country and plug your normal iPad charger in as usual using the adapter plug.

Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Comoros

Geography

The Comoros is located in Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The climate is tropical marine; rainy season (November to May. The terrain is volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills.

Currency

Currency in Comoros is the Comoros Franc. International credit cards are not generally accepted with the exception of a few major hotels. Some establishments will accept US Dollars. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Comoros has a sparse telephone system of microwave radio relay and HF radiotelephone communication stations. Fixed-line connections is only at about 3 per 100 persons; mobile cellular usage about 20 per 100 persons. When traveling to Comoros you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Comoros SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

The Comoros has 15 internet hosts and 168,100 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes and at some hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.