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From Philippines to Virgin Islands (British)

Some plugs match

When travelling from Philippines to Virgin Islands (British): Some of your Philippines plug types fit in Virgin Islands (British) (A, B). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (230V → 110V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 110V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.

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Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

Fits

Plug B

Type B

Fits

Plug C

Type C

No fit

Accepted in Virgin Islands (British)

Plug A

Type A

Plug B

Type B

2 of 3 plug type(s) match

You: A, B, C • Virgin Islands (British): A, B

No fit for: C

Voltage: 230V → 110V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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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.

VG

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

Renewables5%
Fossil95%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Philippines plug work in Virgin Islands (British)?
Partly. Some of your Philippines plug types (Type A, Type B) fit Virgin Islands (British) sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
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 Philippines?
Virgin Islands (British) runs on 110V, while Philippines uses 230V. 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 Philippines?
Frequency in Virgin Islands (British) is 60Hz, the same as Philippines.