Type A
North American two-prong plug
Two flat parallel blades, no earth – the everyday plug of the USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
Plugs and voltage
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses plug types A, C, E, G, I and K. The most common is type G – the British plug.
- Type
- A · C · E · G · I · K
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
Sources disagree about this country – treat the data as a guide and check on arrival (for example at your hotel).
Type C
Europlug
Two round pins, no earth – the thin plug that fits sockets in most of Europe, South America and Asia.
Type E
French plug
Two round pins and a hole for the earth pin that sticks out of the socket – France, Belgium, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia.
Type G
British plug · most common
Three chunky rectangular pins and a fuse inside – the UK, Ireland, Gulf states, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia.
Type I
Australian plug
Two flat pins in a V shape plus an earth pin – Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and the Pacific.
Type K
Danish plug
Two round pins and a half-round earth pin – Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands.
Will your plugs fit here?
Where plugs from this country fit
- plugs fit, same voltage
- partly fit or different voltage
- adapter needed
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses plug types A, C, E, G, I and K. The most common is type G – the British plug.
What is the voltage in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The mains voltage in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Devices from countries with 220–240 V work without a converter. Devices from countries with 100–127 V (USA, Canada, Japan) should only be plugged in if the power supply says 100–240 V.
Do I need a travel adapter for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types A, C, E, G, I and K. You won’t need one if you’re coming from Australia, China, France, Germany, Poland and United Kingdom. Only some plugs fit for travellers from Canada, India, Japan and United States.
Do I need a voltage converter in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Not if you’re coming from Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom – the voltage is similar. If you bring devices from Canada, Japan and United States, check their rating labels. Phone and laptop chargers usually work on 100–240 V, but hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often do not – those need a voltage converter.
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