From Barbados to Jamaica
When travelling from Barbados to Jamaica: Good news: all your Barbados plug types fit in Jamaica. Voltage is different (115V → 110V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 110V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Barbados
JamaicaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Jamaica
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Jamaica: A, B
Voltage: 115V → 110V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Jamaica
Jamaica is 110V at 50Hz. An unusual combination, with Type A and B sockets.
Grid & history
Jamaica’s grid runs on a mix of natural gas, heavy fuel oil, and growing solar/wind (Wigton wind farm, Content solar). The 110V/50Hz combination is a legacy quirk that can affect 60Hz-tuned US gear (motors and clocks).
Availability
Reliable in Kingston and tourist areas; outages can occur during hurricane season.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American Type A/B sockets.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit Jamaican sockets directly.
- Voltage is 110V like the US, but frequency is 50Hz, so US clocks and some motors will run ~17% slow.