Palau is a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean.  Palau uses a two flat pin type of North America Adapter Plug used in the United States. The Deluxe Palau Adapter Plug Kit includes both grounded and non grounded adapters and ships Priority Mail with tracking.

If you only need grounded adapters, the Standard Palau Adapter Plug Kit comes with a grounded adapter plug.  If you only need a non grounded adapter for your trip the Basic Palau Adapter Plug Kit comes with a non grounded adapter.

These adaptor plugs enable your appliance's plug configuration to fit into Oceania 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 Palau 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 Palau.

Going In Style Palau Adapter Model GIS-PAU-A-GUA

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.

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

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Palau operates on 120 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 operate 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.

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 Palau

Geography

The Palau is located in Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines. The area is slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November.

Currency

Currency in Palau is the US Dollar (USD).

Staying Connected

Palau has fixed-line and mobile-cellular services available with a combined subscribership of roughly 100 per 100 persons. When travelling to Palau you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Palau 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.

Palau has 4 internet hosts. Internet access is limited. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.