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

Q: What plug is used in Ireland?

Ireland uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Barbados, you will need a travel adapter for Ireland. Barbados uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Ireland 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)

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

Ireland (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Ireland

Voltage

Barbados 115 V

Ireland 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Barbados 50 Hz

Ireland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Ireland

In Ireland, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Ireland is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ireland plug guide