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Sint Maarten: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
110V
Frequency
60Hz

Sint Maarten uses Type A, Type B outlets at 110V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Sint Maarten use?
Sint Maarten uses Type A and Type B outlets at 110V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten 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 Sint Maarten?
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.