Travel adapter from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Jamaica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Hong Kong, you will need a travel adapter for Jamaica. Hong Kong uses Type G 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.

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 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

Hong Kong 230 V

Jamaica 110 V

Differs

Frequency

Hong Kong 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