Nauru Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Nauru is located in Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean.  Nauru uses a couple of different types of adapter plugs. When traveling to Oceania you will want to take along the correct adapter for your destination country.

These adaptor plugs enable your appliance's plug configuration to fit into foreign electrical power outlets. 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. Grounded adapter plugs maintain the ground from the electrical outlet to your appliance.

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

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Nauru uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Nauru.

Going In Style Nauru Adapter Model GIS-NAU-A-C-GUA-GUC

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.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Nauru uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Nauru.

An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Nauru 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 Nauru

Geography

The Nauru is located in Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands. The area is about 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical with a monsoonal pattern; rainy season (November to February).

Currency

Currency in Nauru is the Australian Dollar (AUD). Credit cards are generally not accepted at it is best to carry cash. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, however travelers are advised to bring cash in Australian Dollars.

Staying Connected

When travelling to Nauru some people choose to use a satellite phone, however these can be expensive. Another option is to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Nauru SIM card or purchase a phone when you arrive. 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.

Nauru has 8,161 internet hosts. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.