Travel adapter from Tonga to Barbados — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Barbados?

Barbados uses Type A and Type B plugs at 115 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Tonga and Barbados, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Tonga, you will need a travel adapter for Barbados. Tonga uses Type I plugs, and Barbados uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (240 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.

Tonga (home)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Barbados (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Barbados

Voltage

Tonga 240 V

Barbados 115 V

Differs

Frequency

Tonga 50 Hz

Barbados 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Barbados

In Barbados, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 115 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Barbados can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Barbados plug guide