Travel adapter from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Philippines — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Philippines?

Philippines uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Philippines, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Philippines both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Philippines without an adapter or converter.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (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

Philippines (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Philippines

Voltage

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 230/110 V

Philippines 230 V

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Frequency

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 50/60 Hz

Philippines 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Philippines

In Philippines, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Philippines can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Philippines plug guide