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Jamaica: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
110V
Frequency
50Hz

Jamaica uses Type A, Type B outlets at 110V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Jamaica 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 → Jamaica
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed Canada → Jamaica
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices United Kingdom → Jamaica
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Check devices Australia → Jamaica
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Germany → Jamaica
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices France → Jamaica
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Check devices Italy → Jamaica
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Spain → Jamaica
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Netherlands → Jamaica
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices Ireland → Jamaica
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Check devices Switzerland → Jamaica
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices Belgium → Jamaica

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Jamaica use?
Jamaica uses Type A and Type B outlets at 110V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Jamaica?
Jamaica runs on 110V 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 Jamaica?
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.