Travel adapter from South Korea to Trinidad and Tobago — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A and Type B plugs at 115 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Korea and Trinidad and Tobago, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from South Korea, you will need a travel adapter for Trinidad and Tobago. South Korea uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. 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.

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.

South Korea (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Trinidad and Tobago (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Trinidad and Tobago

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Trinidad and Tobago 115 V

Differs

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Trinidad and Tobago 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Trinidad and Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 115 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Trinidad and Tobago can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Trinidad and Tobago plug guide