From Virgin Islands (USA) to Canary Islands
When travelling from Virgin Islands (USA) to Canary Islands: None of your Virgin Islands (USA) plug types fit in Canary Islands. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Virgin Islands (USA)
Canary IslandsYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Canary Islands
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Canary Islands: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
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 Canary Islands
Canary Islands runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
The electricity infrastructure of Canary Islands follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Cities and tourist areas have very reliable mains power.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and F plugs (commonly written C/F). Type F is the recessed Schuko socket: two round holes with earth clips on the rim.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers every socket you’ll see.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Virgin Islands (USA) plug work in Canary Islands?
- No. None of your Virgin Islands (USA) plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Canary Islands sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Canary Islands use?
- Canary Islands uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Canary Islands when travelling from Virgin Islands (USA)?
- Canary Islands runs on 230V, while Virgin Islands (USA) uses 110V. 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 Canary Islands the same as Virgin Islands (USA)?
- Frequency in Canary Islands is 50Hz, while Virgin Islands (USA) uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.