Travel adapter from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Sri Lanka — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka share at least one common plug shape (Type G). 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.

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

Sri Lanka (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Sri Lanka

Voltage

Saint Kitts and Nevis 230 V

Sri Lanka 230 V

Match

Frequency

Saint Kitts and Nevis 60 Hz

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Sri Lanka is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Sri Lanka plug guide