Seychelles is located close to the country of Madagascar.  Seychelles Travel Adaptor Kit has all the adaptors you will need for traveling to all of the 115 islands of the country of Seychelles located in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa.  If you are also traveling to Madagascar two of the Seychelles adapters will also work in Madagascar.  You purchase the Madagascar kit or just the continental Europe plug that is also used in France.

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.

Going In Style Seychelles Adapter Model GIS-SEY-D-F-GUD-GUF

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States 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.

Watch our video on grounded vs non-grounded adapters.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Seychelles operates on 240 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.

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

About Seychelles

Geography

The Seychelles is located in archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. The area is 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May).

Currency

Currency in Seychelles is the Seychelles Rupee (SCR). Credit cards are widely accepted. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Seychelles has an effective telephone system. Seychelles also has a combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity exceeds 150 telephones per 100 persons; radiotelephone communications between islands in the archipelago. When travelling to Seychelles you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Seychelles 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.

Seychelles has 238 internet hosts and 32,000 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

For more information on Seychelles visit the CIA World Factbook