Travel Adapter for Svalbard and Jan Mayen
& Svalbard and Jan Mayen Plug Type

Voltage Converters

Please be aware that whilst a power adapter will allow you to physically insert a US plug into a Svalbard and Jan Mayen outlet it will not change the voltage or frequency of the local mains supply.

Voltage - We do not have any information about the supply voltage in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. You should check locally what the voltage is. US appliances will generally operate satisfactorily with a voltage in the range 114-126 V. If the local suppy is in the range 100-113 V, or 127 V you will need to check the voltage requirements of your appliance to determine if you may need a voltage converter or transformer. Where the local supply is 220 V or higher a voltage converter or transformer will be required to operate single-voltage appliances designed for 120 V safely as this is well over the normal US range. It is extremely dangerous to attempt to operate appliances at voltages that are higher than they are rated for and it could result in damage to the appliance, fire and serious injury to the operator

Frequency - We do not have any information about the supply frequency in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Most modern travel electronics are designed to work at either frequency and will be marked 50/60 Hz. The US operates at 60 Hz so where the local supply is 60 Hz US devices will be frequency compatible. On a 50 Hz supply, some appliances containing motors, clocks and other frequency-sensitive equipment may not operate correctly. Check the frequency rating on your device before use; if it is marked 50/60 Hz, it is suitable for either frequency. If you are unsure, particularly with specialist or medical equipment, check with the manufacturer.

Most modern travel gadgets, chargers and laptops are dual voltage and will work worldwide; check the appliance or power supply for an input such as 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

If you have equipment that is not compatible with the Svalbard and Jan Mayen supply voltage, check our transformers page for further information and available options for transformers and power converters that you can use in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Voltage converters and transformers only change the voltage, not the frequency, of the supply. Changing the frequency requires specialist frequency-conversion equipment, which is not normally practical for travelers.

If you need to take items like hair dryers / straighteners that draw high current then see our hair straighteners page for information on how it can affect your choice of travel adapter.