Travel adapter from Saint Kitts and Nevis to United Kingdom — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in United Kingdom

Voltage

Saint Kitts and Nevis 230 V

United Kingdom 230 V

Match

Frequency

Saint Kitts and Nevis 60 Hz

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in United Kingdom

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

Full United Kingdom plug guide