Travel adapter from United States to Jamaica
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United States and Jamaica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — United States and Jamaica share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
United States (home)
Jamaica (destination)
Electrical specifications in Jamaica
Voltage
United States
120 V
Jamaica
110 V
Frequency
United States
60 Hz
Jamaica
50 Hz
More about plugs in Jamaica
In Jamaica, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Jamaica can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Jamaica plug guide