Travel adapter from Jamaica to Suriname — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Suriname?

Suriname uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Jamaica and Suriname 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.

Jamaica (home)

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

Suriname (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Suriname

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Suriname 110 V

Match

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Suriname 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Suriname

In Suriname, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Suriname can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Suriname plug guide