From São Tomé and Príncipe to Antigua and Barbuda
When travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Antigua and Barbuda: None of your São Tomé and Príncipe plug types fit in Antigua and Barbuda. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 110V / 220V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 110V / 220V 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.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Antigua and BarbudaYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Antigua and Barbuda
Type A
Type B
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Antigua and Barbuda: A, B
No fit for: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 110V / 220V
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 Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda runs on 110V / 220V at 60Hz with Type A and B sockets.
Grid & history
Antigua and Barbuda uses 110V / 220V/60Hz for residential supply. A detailed grid breakdown for this country has not yet been published here.
Availability
Power is reliable in cities and major hotels; rural areas may experience occasional outages.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type A and B plugs (commonly written A/B).
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A North-American-style Type A/B adapter covers every socket in use.
- The supply switches between 110V / 220V depending on the building, so verify the outlet before connecting anything voltage-sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my São Tomé and Príncipe plug work in Antigua and Barbuda?
- No. None of your São Tomé and Príncipe plugs (Type C, Type F) fit in Antigua and Barbuda sockets (Type A, Type B), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Antigua and Barbuda use?
- Antigua and Barbuda uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 110V / 220V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Antigua and Barbuda when travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Antigua and Barbuda runs on 110V / 220V, while São Tomé and Príncipe uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 110V / 220V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Antigua and Barbuda the same as São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Frequency in Antigua and Barbuda is 60Hz, while São Tomé and Príncipe uses 50Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.