Barbados: Plugs & Sockets - Do I need a travel adapter to charge my devices from Great Britain?
⚠️ You need a travel adapter.
⚠️ You might need a voltage converter.
⚠️ Be extra careful because of the difference in frequency.
Country
Voltage
230
115
Frequency
50
50
Plugs & Sockets
❌
✔
Adapter needed
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3 pins
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grounded
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15 A
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almost always 100 – 127 V
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socket compatible with plug types A & B
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- - 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
- 2 pins
- Not grounded
- Compatible with plugs Type A
A
- - 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with plugs Type A and B
B
You need
FAQ
What power sockets are used in Barbados?
Barbados uses sockets (=outlets) Type A and B. Plug Type A is rated for 100-127V and 15A, featuring two pins and is ungrounded. Plug Type B is rated for 100-127V and 15A, featuring three pins and is grounded.
What power plugs are used in Great Britain?
Great Britain uses sockets (=outlets) Type G. Plug Type G is rated for 220-250V and 13A, featuring three pins and is grounded.
Are plugs from Great Britain and Barbados the same?
None of the plugs typically used in Great Britain are compatible with sockets used in Barbados.
Do I need a plug adapter in Barbados?
You will need a travel adapter for plugs Type G from Great Britain when traveling to Barbados.
What kind of travel adapter do I need for Barbados?
When traveling to Barbados you need the right travel adapter to ensure that your electronic devices can be used without any issues. The adapter needs to be compatible with plug Types A and B commonly used in Barbados. We recommend getting a universal travel adapter that fits multiple sockets. Especially, if you travel frequently.
Will my phone charge in Barbados?
If your phone charger is rated for 100-240 V (which is common for many modern devices), it will work in Barbados without needing a voltage converter. However, you need a plug adapter since chargers from Great Britain won't fit sockets Type A and B.
Will my laptop charge in Barbados?
Most laptop chargers are designed to handle a range of input voltages (typically 100-240 volts) which makes them compatible with the voltage in Barbados. However, you will need a plug adapter to fit Type A and B sockets.
What is the voltage in Great Britain vs Barbados?
The standard voltage in Barbados is 115 V, whereas in Great Britain the voltage supply is 230 V.
Can I use 230 V in Barbados?
The standard voltage in Barbados is 115 V, whereas in Great Britain the voltage supply is 230 V. This means that the electrical voltage in Barbados is much lower than in Great Britain. A voltage converter is needed to ensure a safe input voltage level for your devices.
What is the frequency in Great Britain vs Barbados?
The standard frequency in Barbados is 50 Hz, whereas in Great Britain the fequency supply is 50 Hz.
Can I use 50 Hz in Barbados?
Yes, the standard frequency in Barbados is 50 Hz as well. This should allow you to use your electronic devices when traveling between Barbados and Great Britain.
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