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British Virgin Islands plug type and voltage

Quick answer

British Virgin Islands uses Types A and B plugs, 110V at 60Hz. Travelling from the UK you need a plug adapter and a voltage converter for appliances that are not dual-voltage. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.

Plug typeTypes A and B
Type Atwo flat parallel pins
Type Btwo flat pins plus a round earth pin
Voltage110V
Frequency60Hz

Adapter or converter for British Virgin Islands?

Travelling fromHome plugAdapterVoltage converter
United KingdomType G, 230VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
United StatesTypes A and B, 120VNot needed for Type A and BNot needed
IndiaTypes C, D and M, 230VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
United Arab EmiratesType G, 230VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
AustraliaType I, 230VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
CanadaTypes A and B, 120VNot needed for Type A and BNot needed

Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.

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Questions

What plug type is used in British Virgin Islands?

Types A and B: Type A has two flat parallel pins; Type B has two flat pins plus a round earth pin.

What is the voltage in British Virgin Islands?

110V at 60Hz.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G and British Virgin Islands uses Types A and B, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from United States?

Not always. Both use Types A and B, so United States plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from India?

Yes. India uses Types C, D and M and British Virgin Islands uses Types A and B, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from United Arab Emirates?

Yes. United Arab Emirates uses Type G and British Virgin Islands uses Types A and B, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from Australia?

Yes. Australia uses Type I and British Virgin Islands uses Types A and B, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for British Virgin Islands from Canada?

Not always. Both use Types A and B, so Canada plugs of that type fit.

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