How do I use my clothes iron in Palau?

How can I tell if my clothes iron is dual voltage?

A simple method to tell if your clothes iron will handle dual voltage is to check for either a sticker or numbers printed on the handle, base or the plug. This location might depend on the make or model of your clothes iron and could also be written in the instruction manual. Some dual voltage models will change automatically but other models will have a button which allows you to change between different regions depending on which country you are in.

• Single voltage might say a specific number - such as 110V. If this number matches the 120 volts used in Palau then you should be able to use your clothes iron with a Palauan power outlet.
• Single voltage might also have a small voltage range with a dash to accomodate small voltage fluctuations - such as 100-120V. If the 120 volts used in a Palauan power outlet falls within the range shown on your clothes iron then you should be able to use it in Palau.
• Dual voltage will typically say a large voltage range separated with a slash - such as 100/240V. Your clothes iron will be capable of being used in Palau or any other country if these numbers are shown.

Do I need a converter for Palau to use my clothes iron?

A power converter (or voltage transformer) will allow a clothes iron using a different voltage to work with the 120 volt power outlet used in Palau. Travellers who want to bring along their own domestic clothes iron can use a power converter, but it might be more expensive to buy a power converter than it is to buy a dedicated dual voltage travel iron ^[2]. A power converter is also substantially bulkier than a travel clothes iron making a power converter less suitable when packing in luggage compared to a travel clothes iron. [7] [AD]