San Marino is located in Southern Europe.  San Marino uses a two, round, prong, style of adapter plug used all over Continental Europe.  When traveling to San Marino it is important to take along the correct adapter plug for your trip.

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 San Marino Adapter Model GIS-SANM-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.

San Marino 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. 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 San Marino

Geography

The San Marino is located in Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy. The area is about one third times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers.

Currency

Currency in San Marino is the Euro (EUR). Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

San Marino has an automatic telephone system completely integrated into Italian system. The combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity is 150 telephones per 100 persons. When travelling to San Marino you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid San Marino SIM card or purchase a phone when you arrive. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone if you decide to bring your own 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.

San Marino has 11,097 internet hosts and 17,000 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.