Travel adapter from Trinidad and Tobago to China
No Adapter Needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Trinidad and Tobago and China share at least one common plug shape (Type A). 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.
Trinidad and Tobago (home)
✓
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
China (destination)
Electrical specs
Trinidad and Tobago
115 V
60 Hz
⚡ Differs
China
230 V
50 Hz
⚡ 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.
More about plugs in China
In China, the standard power plug is Type A and Type C and Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in China can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type C, Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.