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Travel adapter from Barbados to Saint Kitts and Nevis

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No Adapter Needed

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

Barbados (home)

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Type A
Two flat parallel pins
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Type B
Two flat pins + round ground

Saint Kitts and Nevis (destination)

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Type A
Two flat parallel pins
About Type A ↗
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Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
About Type B ↗
Type G
Three rectangular pins
About Type G ↗

Electrical specs

Barbados
115 V
50 Hz
⚡ Differs
Saint Kitts and Nevis
230 V
60 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.
〜 Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

More about plugs in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Saint Kitts and Nevis plug guide →