Plug types
Voltage
110V
Frequency
60Hz
British Virgin Islands uses Type A, Type B outlets at 110V, 60Hz.
British Virgin Islands: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to British Virgin Islands 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 → British Virgin Islands |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Canada → British Virgin Islands |
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | United Kingdom → British Virgin Islands |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Australia → British Virgin Islands |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Germany → British Virgin Islands |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | France → British Virgin Islands |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Italy → British Virgin Islands |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Spain → British Virgin Islands |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Netherlands → British Virgin Islands |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Ireland → British Virgin Islands |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Switzerland → British Virgin Islands |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Check devices | Belgium → British Virgin Islands |
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United States → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Canada → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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United Kingdom → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Australia → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Germany → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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France → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Italy → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Spain → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Netherlands → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Ireland → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Switzerland → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Belgium → British Virgin IslandsPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does British Virgin Islands use?
British Virgin Islands uses Type A and Type B outlets at 110V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands runs on 110V at 60Hz — 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 British Virgin Islands?
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.