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Plug sockets & travel adapters Saint Kitts and Nevis

Usually not: Saint Kitts and Nevis uses Types A, B and G, and at least one of those systems takes plugs from the UK. The socket in your room decides.

A
Type A
B
Type B
G
Type G
Plug typesTypes A, B and G
Nominal voltage230 V
Mains frequency60 Hz

Sockets at the destination

Plug types used in Saint Kitts and Nevis

A

Type A

Two flat pins

two-pin without protective earth

Type A in detail →
B

Type B

Two flat pins + earth

with protective earth

Type B in detail →
G

Type G

British system

with protective earth

Type G in detail →

Electricity in Saint Kitts and Nevis

For Saint Kitts and Nevis the records list Types A, B and G at 230 V and 60 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Saint Kitts and Nevis runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK. 60 Hz rather than 50 Hz matters only for motors and timers, not for power supplies.

The same socket system is used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, so one adapter covers all of them. Travelling further to Guadeloupe and Greenland means a different adapter. 2 of the 31 destinations in North and Central America share the plug types of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Protective earth

Grounded and ungrounded sockets may occur

Earthed sockets (Types B and G) and unearthed ones (Type A) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.

Quick check by home country

Do I need an adapter for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

From the UKusually no adapterCheck route →
From the USusually no adapterCheck route →

Frequency is 60 Hz; timers and simple motors run differently. Check your own device →

Common questions

Do I need a travel adapter for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Mostly no – the socket in your accommodation decides.

Which sockets are common in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The records list Types A, B and G; the grid supplies 230 V at 60 Hz.

What voltage does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?

No converter needed – Saint Kitts and Nevis runs at 230 V.

If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.

Data for Saint Kitts and Nevis from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →

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