Travel adapter from Burkina Faso to Jamaica — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Jamaica?

Jamaica uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso and Jamaica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Burkina Faso, you will need a travel adapter for Jamaica. Burkina Faso uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Jamaica uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 110 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.

Burkina Faso (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Jamaica (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Jamaica

Voltage

Burkina Faso 230 V

Jamaica 110 V

Differs

Frequency

Burkina Faso 50 Hz

Jamaica 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Jamaica

In Jamaica, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Jamaica can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Jamaica plug guide