Travel adapter from Barbados to Kiribati
Adapter Required
Yes — coming from Barbados, you will need a travel adapter for Kiribati. Barbados uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Kiribati uses Type I, 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.
Barbados (home)
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
Kiribati (destination)
Electrical specs
Barbados
115 V
50 Hz
⚡ Differs
Kiribati
240 V
50 Hz
⚡ 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.
More about plugs in Kiribati
In Kiribati, the standard power plug is Type I. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kiribati is the same shape — Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.