Antigua and Barbuda

Are you planning to visit Antigua and Barbuda? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Antigua and Barbuda.

The following information is for travelers living in the United States of America.I live in another country.

  • You don’t need a power plug adapter in Antigua and Barbuda, when living in the United States of America.
  • You need a voltage converter.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

Electricity in Antigua and Barbuda

In Antigua and Barbuda the power plug sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

Power plug adapter needed in Antigua and Barbuda?

In Antigua and Barbuda the power plug sockets are of type A and B. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you don’t need a power plug adapter in Antigua and Barbuda. Your power plugs fit. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available.

Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs
Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs
Type B: This socket also works with plug A
Type B: This socket also works with plug A

Voltage converter needed in Antigua and Barbuda?

In Antigua and Barbuda the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

  • You can’t use your electric appliances in Antigua and Barbuda without a voltage converter, because the standard voltage in Antigua and Barbuda (230 V) is higher than in the United States of America (120 V).

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.