From Puerto Rico to Montserrat
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Montserrat: Good news: all your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Montserrat. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Puerto Rico
MontserratYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Montserrat
Type A
Type B
Type G
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Montserrat: A, B, G
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Montserrat
Montserrat runs on 230V/60Hz with Type A, B, and G sockets.
Grid & history
Diesel generation dominates the small grid serving the northern habitable area (since the Soufrière Hills eruption rendered the south uninhabitable).
Availability
Reliable in the inhabited northern zone.
Sockets & hotels
A mix of US and UK socket types.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering A, B, and G is safest.
- Voltage is 230V; frequency is 60Hz.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Montserrat?
- Yes. Every Puerto Rico plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Montserrat sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Montserrat use?
- Montserrat uses Type A, Type B, Type G. The supply is 230V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Montserrat when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Montserrat runs on 230V, while Puerto Rico uses 120V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Montserrat the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Montserrat is 60Hz, the same as Puerto Rico.