From Antigua and Barbuda to Curaçao
When travelling from Antigua and Barbuda to Curaçao: Good news: all your Antigua and Barbuda plug types fit in Curaçao. Voltage is different (110V / 220V → 127V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 127V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Antigua and Barbuda
CuraçaoYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Curaçao
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Curaçao: A, B
Voltage: 110V / 220V → 127V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Curaçao
Curaçao is 127V/50Hz with Type A and B sockets. An unusual North-American/European pairing.
Grid & history
Aqualectra supplies the island from oil and an offshore wind farm. The 127V/50Hz combination is unusual and worth noting.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets at 127V.
Energy mix
Wind contributes meaningfully.
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- Voltage is 127V at 50Hz. US 60Hz motors and clocks will run ~17% slow.