Gibraltar is loacted in Southwest Europe.  Gibraltar uses a three, large, square pin type of adapter plug that is also uses in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

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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. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

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 Gibraltar Adapter Model GIS-GI-D-GUD

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.

Gibraltar operates on 240 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. 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 Gibraltar

Geography

The Gibraltar is located in Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain. The area is more than 10 times the size of The National Mall in Washington, D.C. The climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers. The terrain is narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar.

Currency

Currency Gibraltar is the Pound (GBP). Credit cards are generally accepted. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Gibraltar’s telephone system is adequate. It is an automatic domestic system and adequate international facilities. When travelling to Gibraltar, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Gibraltar 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.

Gibraltar had 3,445 internet hosts and 20,200 internet users. Internet access is available at internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.