In Barbados, power plugs and sockets are types A and B. The standard voltage is 115V at a frequency of 50Hz.
A · B
Socket types
115V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Barbados
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type B
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Barbados?
✓ Your plugs fit✓ Voltage compatible🕐 Frequency differs
Do your plugs fit in Barbados?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Barbados, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Barbadosvs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in Barbadosvs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
Voltage & frequency
🇧🇧 Barbados
115V·50Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Barbados?
✅
No voltage converter needed. The voltage in Barbados (115V) is the same as what your devices use at home in the United States (120V), so a voltage converter is not needed.
🕐
Frequency differs. The frequency in Barbados (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).
Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Barbados?
Barbados uses power sockets of types A and B. The standard voltage is 115V at a frequency of 50Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Barbados?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Barbados, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Barbados?
No. The voltage in Barbados (115V) is compatible with the United States (120V), so no voltage converter is needed.
Learn about the plug types used in Barbados
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