Plug sockets & travel adapters Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Usually not: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses Types A, B and G, and at least one of those systems takes plugs from the UK. The socket in your room decides.
Type AType BType G
Plug typesTypes A, B and G
Nominal voltage230 V / 110 V (Petit Saint Vincent)regional differences possible
Mains frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz (Petit Saint Vincent)
Sockets at the destination
Plug types used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Types A, B and G, 230 V or 110 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Different voltages are recorded (230 V or 110 V). The rating plate on your device decides. Both 50 Hz or 60 Hz are recorded, which can matter for motors and timers but not for chargers.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Saint Kitts and Nevis use the same plug types. Travelling further to Greenland and Guadeloupe means a different adapter. 2 of the 31 destinations in North and Central America share the plug types of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Protective earth
Grounded and ungrounded sockets may occur
Not every socket in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is earthed: Types B and G yes, Type A no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
Do I need an adapter for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
At 230 V or 110 V a 230 V-only hair dryer will not work properly; dual-voltage chargers will. Frequency is 50 Hz or 60 Hz; timers and simple motors run differently. Check your own device →
Common questions
Will my plug fit in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Mostly no – the socket in your accommodation decides.
Which plug type does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines use?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses Types A, B and G at 230 V or 110 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
At 230 V or 110 V it depends on the rating plate: “100–240 V” is fine, single-voltage gear is not.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.