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Turks and Caicos Islands: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz

Turks and Caicos Islands uses Type A, Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Turks and Caicos Islands use?
Turks and Caicos Islands uses Type A and Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands runs on 120V 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 Turks and Caicos 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.