Monaco is located in Western Europe bordering France.  Monaco uses a couple of different style of adapter plugs.  When traveling to Monaco it is important to take along the correct adapter for your trip.  The Deluxe Monaco Adapter Plug Travel Kit includes both grounded (earthed) and non grounded (non earthed) adapter plugs.

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. This adapter 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 Monaco Model GIS-MONA-B-F-GUB-GUF

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.

Monaco 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, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a 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 Monaco

Geography

Monaco is located in Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy and its area is about three times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC. Monaco is the second-smallest independent state in the world; almost entirely urban Its climate is Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The terrain is hilly, rugged, and rocky.

Currency

Currency in Monaco is the Euro. Credit cards are accepted at tourist destinations. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Monaco.

Staying Connected

Monaco has a modern automatic telephone system; the country's sole fixed line operator offers a full range of services to residential and business customers. When travelling to Monaco you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Monaco 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.

Monaco has 25,674 internet hosts and over 23,000 internet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.