Travel adapter from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and Barbados, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United Kingdom, you will need a travel adapter for Barbados. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs, and Barbados 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.

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular 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

United Kingdom 230 V

Barbados 115 V

Differs

Frequency

United Kingdom 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