Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Trinidad and Tobago to Bulgaria

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Trinidad and Tobago, you will need a travel adapter for Bulgaria. Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Bulgaria uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (115 V at home vs 230 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. 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.

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.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Trinidad and Tobago (home)

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

Bulgaria (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Bulgaria

Voltage
Trinidad and Tobago 115 V
Bulgaria 230 V
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Frequency
Trinidad and Tobago 60 Hz
Bulgaria 50 Hz
Differs

More about plugs in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Bulgaria can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bulgaria plug guide