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Bahamas

Bahamas uses plug types A and B. The most common is type B – the North American three-prong plug.

Type
A · B
Voltage
120 V
Frequency
60 Hz

Type A

North American two-prong plug

Two flat parallel blades, no earth – the everyday plug of the USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan.

15 A · ungrounded

Type B

North American three-prong plug · most common

Type A with an extra round earth pin – the standard socket in North America.

15 A · grounded

Will your plugs fit here?

Where plugs from this country fit

Will my device work?

Read the voltage on the label of your device or its power supply (for example “INPUT 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz”) and choose a country – or several, if you are going on a longer trip.

Where you’re going
Voltage on the device label
V
Where your plugs are from

This is not a full safety check – also check the device’s power rating (a converter has to handle it) and the earth connection: plug appliances with a metal casing only into earthed sockets.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in Bahamas?

Bahamas uses plug types A and B. The most common is type B – the North American three-prong plug.

What is the voltage in Bahamas?

The mains voltage in Bahamas is 120 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Devices from countries with 100–127 V work without a converter. Devices from Europe and most of the world (220–240 V) should only be plugged in if the power supply says 100–240 V – a plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug, not the voltage.

Do I need a travel adapter for Bahamas?

You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types A and B. Travellers from Canada, Japan and United States can usually manage without one, but not every socket will take their plugs – an adapter to type A is worth packing. Only some plugs fit for travellers from China. Travellers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom need an adapter to type B.

Do I need a voltage converter in Bahamas?

Not if you’re coming from Canada, Japan and United States – the voltage is similar. If you bring devices from Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom, check their rating labels. Phone and laptop chargers usually work on 100–240 V, but hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often do not – and a plug adapter does not change the voltage. A converter for them would need enough power (a hair dryer often draws 1500–2000 W), so a dual-voltage appliance or one bought locally is the better choice.

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