Travel adapter from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Barbados
No Adapter Needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Saint Kitts and Nevis and Barbados share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 115 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. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Saint Kitts and Nevis (home)
✓
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
✓
Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
Type G
Three rectangular pins
Barbados (destination)
Electrical specs
Saint Kitts and Nevis
230 V
60 Hz
⚡ Differs
Barbados
115 V
50 Hz
⚡ 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.
〜 Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
More about plugs in Barbados
In Barbados, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 115 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Barbados can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.