From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Cuba
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Cuba: Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Cuba (A, B). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 60Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
CubaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Cuba
Type A
Type B
2 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Cuba: A, B
No fit for: G
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 120V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz → 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 Cuba
Cuba uses 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, broadly North American compatible.
Grid & history
Cuba’s grid is in chronic crisis, aging Soviet-era oil-fired plants, fuel shortages, and limited investment have caused multi-hour scheduled outages nationwide. Tourist hotels usually have generator backup.
Availability
Very unreliable nationwide. Tourist hotels almost always have generators.
Sockets & hotels
Officially Type A/B at 120V, but some older buildings still have 220V sockets (from the Soviet era). Verify before plugging in.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit modern Cuban sockets directly.
- Bring a high-capacity power bank, outages are routine.
- Older buildings may still have 220V Type C sockets in places. Verify voltage first.