From Papua New Guinea to Virgin Islands (British)
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Virgin Islands (British): None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Virgin Islands (British). You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 110V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 110V 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.
Papua New Guinea
Virgin Islands (British)Your plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Virgin Islands (British)
Type A
Type B
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Virgin Islands (British): A, B
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 110V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 60Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Virgin Islands (British)
The British Virgin Islands run on 110V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, interesting given British political status.
Grid & history
BVI Electricity Corporation operates a diesel-fired grid.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets (unusual for a British territory).
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- Voltage is 110V, so US plugs and chargers are designed for it.
- Note: despite being British, the BVI use US-style electrics.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Virgin Islands (British)?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Virgin Islands (British) sockets (Type A, Type B), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Virgin Islands (British) use?
- Virgin Islands (British) uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 110V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Virgin Islands (British) when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Virgin Islands (British) runs on 110V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 110V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Virgin Islands (British) the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Virgin Islands (British) is 60Hz, while Papua New Guinea uses 50Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.