Travel adapter from Barbados to Belize — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Belize?

Belize uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and Belize, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Barbados and Belize share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.

Barbados (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Belize (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Belize

Voltage

Barbados 115 V

Belize 110 V

Match

Frequency

Barbados 50 Hz

Belize 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Belize

In Belize, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Belize can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Belize plug guide