From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Haiti
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Haiti: Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Haiti (A, B). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 110V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 110V 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
HaitiYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Haiti
Type A
Type B
2 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Haiti: A, B
No fit for: G
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 110V
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 Haiti
Haiti is 110V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, the North American standard.
Grid & history
Haiti has the lowest electrification rate in the Western Hemisphere. Most residents have no reliable grid access; diesel generators and solar lanterns are common.
Availability
Very unreliable. Most accommodation has generator backup.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets where the grid reaches.
Energy mix
Most generation is private/diesel-based.
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.
- A small solar charger is useful.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug work in Haiti?
- Partly. Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types (Type A, Type B) fit Haiti sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Haiti use?
- Haiti uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 110V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Haiti when travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Haiti runs on 110V, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses 110V / 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 Haiti the same as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Frequency in Haiti is 60Hz, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses 50Hz / 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.