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Barbados: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
115V
Frequency
50Hz

Barbados uses Type A, Type B outlets at 115V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Barbados need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed United States → Barbados
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed Canada → Barbados
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices United Kingdom → Barbados
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Check devices Australia → Barbados
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Germany → Barbados
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices France → Barbados
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Check devices Italy → Barbados
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Spain → Barbados
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Netherlands → Barbados
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices Ireland → Barbados
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Check devices Switzerland → Barbados
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices Belgium → Barbados

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Barbados use?
Barbados uses Type A and Type B outlets at 115V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Barbados?
Barbados runs on 115V at 50Hz — that's the low-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Barbados?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.