Travel adapter from Barbados to Uganda
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and Uganda, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Barbados, you will need a travel adapter for Uganda. Barbados uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Uganda 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)
Uganda (destination)
Electrical specifications in Uganda
Voltage
Barbados
115 V
Uganda
240 V
Frequency
Barbados
50 Hz
Uganda
50 Hz
More about plugs in Uganda
In Uganda, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Uganda is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Uganda plug guide