From Barbados to Bermuda
When travelling from Barbados to Bermuda: Good news: all your Barbados plug types fit in Bermuda. Voltage is different (115V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Barbados
BermudaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Bermuda
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Bermuda: A, B
Voltage: 115V → 120V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 60Hz
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 Bermuda
Bermuda runs on 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets.
Grid & history
BELCO supplies Bermuda from a single oil-and-diesel power station; solar is growing on rooftops.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Bermuda?
- Yes. Every Barbados plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Bermuda sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Bermuda use?
- Bermuda uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Bermuda when travelling from Barbados?
- Bermuda runs on 120V, while Barbados uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 120V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Bermuda the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Bermuda is 60Hz, while Barbados uses 50Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.