Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Jamaica

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Saint Kitts and Nevis and Jamaica share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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. 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.

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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V 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
Saint Kitts and Nevis 230 V
Jamaica 110 V
Differs
Frequency
Saint Kitts and Nevis 60 Hz
Jamaica 50 Hz
Differs

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