Travel adapter from Bangladesh to Saint Kitts and Nevis — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis uses Type A and Type B and Type G plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Bangladesh and Saint Kitts and Nevis, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Bangladesh and Saint Kitts and Nevis share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type G). The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Bangladesh (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Saint Kitts and Nevis (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Voltage

Bangladesh 230 V

Saint Kitts and Nevis 230 V

Match

Frequency

Bangladesh 50 Hz

Saint Kitts and Nevis 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Saint Kitts and Nevis plug guide