America Samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean in a region called Oceania. Some of American Samoa adapters have two flat blades like North America plugs, however America Samoa outlets are not required to be polarized (one blade larger than the other), therefore sometimes an adapter is still required.  The Deluxe Going In Style America Samoa Adapter Plug Kit includes a total of six adapters and ships Priority Mail.

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.

If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though American Samoa 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 American Samoa.

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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 adaptor 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.

American Samoa operates on 120-220 volt electricity and is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. Many foreign countries run on 50Hz. 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.

Be sure to check each individual appliance to see if it is dual voltage.  You can watch Going In Style's video on how to check to see if your appliance is dual voltage.

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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 American Samoa

Geography

American Samoa is located in Oceania group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and New Zealand. The land area is slightly larger than Washington, DC. The climate is tropical marine with moderate trade winds. Annual rainfall averages 3 m. Rainy season is November to April and dry season is May to October. The terrain consists of five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains. Natural resources include pumice and pumicite.

Currency

American Samoa currency is the US dollar. ATMs are located at throughout the island. Major credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, restaurants and stores. Travelers cheques are also accepted at major banks and hotels. Duty free items include cigarettes, cigars, alcohol and perfume, but the quantities are limited.

Staying Connected

For staying in touch while in American Samoa a prepaid American Samoa SIM card with an international cell phone is the most economical solution. You will need an adapter to charge your international cell phone. 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. It is also possible to rent a cell phone when you get to American Samoa. Calling from the US to American Samoa dial 1 + 684 + the telephone number. When dialing out of American Samoa dial 1+ the telephone number.

American Samoa has 2,368 internet hosts and internet access is widely available in most hotels and in internet cafes. However, internet can sometimes be slow for example when streaming videos. Most travelers bring their own laptop or iPad and you will need an adapter to keep these charged.