In Antigua and Barbuda, they use Type A and B plugs and sockets. The mains voltage is 230 V, and the frequency is 60 Hz.
So, you’ll definitely need a travel adaptor in Antigua and Barbuda. Their plugs and sockets aren’t the same as our Type G back in the UK.
Key Takeaways
- Plugs and sockets: A and B
- Mains voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Travel adaptor needed? Yes, you do need a travel adaptor
- Voltage converter needed? No, you won’t need a voltage converter here.
- Recommended travel adaptor: AUNNO Universal Travel Adaptor
The information here is based on guidance from local electricity authorities, international standards such as the IEC, and insights from fellow travellers worldwide.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Antigua and Barbuda
We’ve carried out thorough research, tested adaptors on real trips, and compared price, quality, safety features and charging speed — this is the one that came out on top.
No adaptor with you and already abroad? You’re not out of options — many airports and local shops sell them. Still, bringing your own is the simplest way to avoid paying over the odds or ending up with something that barely works.
Trips to Antigua and Barbuda are often combined with Anguilla, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Barbados. Best to check the plug types for those as well — they’re not always the same.
Sockets in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda uses Type A and B plugs and sockets.
Type A
Type A sockets have two flat parallel pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they don’t include an earth pin, which makes them less secure.
Type B
Type B sockets have two flat parallel pins plus a round grounding pin. Unlike Type G, the pins are thinner and there’s no built-in fuse.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
You’ll only ever need a voltage converter if your device’s voltage doesn’t match the country’s. In Antigua and Barbuda you won’t need one — the mains voltage is roughly the same as in the UK.
Before using your device overseas, check the small print on the voltage label. Anything marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will run without a converter, which covers most modern electronics.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
It’s not just about having the right adaptor — the little things matter too. A luggage scale helps you dodge those hefty airline fees, a power bank keeps you connected on the go, and packing cubes make packing (and unpacking) far less stressful. Once you’ve used them, you won’t want to travel without them.
