Travel adapter from Barbados to Hong Kong
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and Hong Kong, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Barbados, you will need a travel adapter for Hong Kong. Barbados uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Hong Kong uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (115 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.
Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Barbados (home)
Hong Kong (destination)
Electrical specifications in Hong Kong
Voltage
Barbados
115 V
Hong Kong
230 V
Frequency
Barbados
50 Hz
Hong Kong
50 Hz
More about plugs in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Hong Kong is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Hong Kong plug guide