Travel adapter from Barbados to Kenya
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and Kenya, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Barbados, you will need a travel adapter for Kenya. Barbados uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Kenya uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (115 V at home vs 240 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)
Kenya (destination)
Electrical specifications in Kenya
Voltage
Barbados
115 V
Kenya
240 V
Frequency
Barbados
50 Hz
Kenya
50 Hz
More about plugs in Kenya
In Kenya, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kenya is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Kenya plug guide