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U.S. Virgin Islands: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

U.S. Virgin Islands uses Type A, Type B outlets at 110V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

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

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