Travel adapter from Jamaica to Cape Verde — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Jamaica, you will need a travel adapter for Cape Verde. Jamaica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Cape Verde uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 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.

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.

Jamaica (home)

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

Cape Verde (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Cape Verde

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Cape Verde 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Cape Verde 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Cape Verde

In Cape Verde, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Cape Verde can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Cape Verde plug guide