Travel adapter from Barbados to United States
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and United States, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Barbados and United States share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Barbados (home)
United States (destination)
Electrical specifications in United States
Voltage
Barbados
115 V
United States
120 V
Frequency
Barbados
50 Hz
United States
60 Hz
More about plugs in United States
In United States, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in United States can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full United States plug guide