From Saint Barthélemy to Venezuela
When travelling from Saint Barthélemy to Venezuela: None of your Saint Barthélemy plug types fit in Venezuela. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Saint Barthélemy
VenezuelaYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Venezuela
Type A
Type B
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Venezuela: A, B
No fit for: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 120V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Venezuela
Venezuela is 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets.
Grid & history
The Guri dam on the Caroní river is one of the world’s largest hydroelectric plants and historically provided most of Venezuela’s electricity. Years of underinvestment and drought have caused recurring nationwide blackouts since 2019.
Availability
Unreliable. Nationwide blackouts have occurred repeatedly. Most accommodation has generator backup.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated; chronic underinvestment.
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.
- The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Barthélemy plug work in Venezuela?
- No. None of your Saint Barthélemy plugs (Type C, Type E) fit in Venezuela sockets (Type A, Type B), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Venezuela use?
- Venezuela uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Venezuela when travelling from Saint Barthélemy?
- Venezuela runs on 120V, while Saint Barthélemy uses 230V. 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 Venezuela the same as Saint Barthélemy?
- Frequency in Venezuela is 60Hz, the same as Saint Barthélemy.