Travel plug Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

Do you need a travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes, always.

Trinidad and Tobago uses two plug types:

• Type A: American plug with two flat parallel pins, unearthed
• Type B: American plug with two flat pins plus a round earth pin

Both types are completely different from the Dutch type C and F plugs and therefore do not fit without an adapter. This is the same plug system as in the United States, Canada, Mexico and most Caribbean islands.

A travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago is necessary when you:

• bring Dutch chargers or electrical devices
• stay in hotels, resorts or guesthouses
• do island hopping between Trinidad and Tobago
• visit Carnival or take a tour through the Caribbean

Which type of socket does Trinidad and Tobago have?

Trinidad and Tobago mainly uses two plug types:

• Type A: two flat parallel pins. The same type as in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan
• Type B: two flat pins plus a round earth pin. Also an American type, used for earthed devices

You recognise the type A socket by:

• two vertical flat pin holes
• slightly recessed into the wall
• usually no on/off switch

You recognise the type B socket by:

• two vertical flat pin holes
• one round earth pin hole at the bottom
• used for devices that require earthing, such as refrigerators and washing machines

There are no significant regional differences between Trinidad and Tobago. Whether you stay in Port of Spain, Crown Point or in a resort on the Caribbean coast, you will come across the same type A and B sockets everywhere.

Which travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago is best?

The best choice depends on how often you travel and what you bring.

For a one-off trip a simple type A/B adapter is sufficient. With it you convert your Dutch plug to the right format. Pay close attention to the voltage: all modern chargers (phone, laptop) work without any problem on both 115V and 230V (see the input label). But older hair dryers, straighteners and shavers that only work on 230V get damaged or do not work properly on 115V.

For travellers who visit several Caribbean countries or the United States, a universal travel adapter is the smartest choice. If you combine Trinidad and Tobago with Barbados, Jamaica, the United States or a cruise through the Caribbean, the same adapter works everywhere. The Remodius universal travel adapter works in Trinidad and Tobago and in 220+ other countries, with several USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

When choosing a travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago, pay attention to:

• support for type A and B sockets
• dual voltage suitability (100-240V) of your devices
• built-in USB and USB-C ports
• compact format for hand luggage
• sufficient power for laptops and larger devices

Power and voltage in Trinidad and Tobago

The power supply in Trinidad and Tobago differs greatly from the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 115 volts
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch devices: only dual voltage devices

The voltage in Trinidad and Tobago is much lower than in the Netherlands (230V) and the frequency is higher (60 Hz instead of 50 Hz). This means that some Dutch devices do not work properly without precautions.

• Modern chargers (phone, laptop, tablet, camera): usually work without any problem. Check the input label on the charger. If it says "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz", the charger is dual voltage and works everywhere
• Hair dryers, straighteners, shavers with a 230V-only setting: do not work or get damaged. For these you need a voltage converter (transformer)
• Devices with a motor (clocks, shavers with rotating heads): may run slower due to the higher frequency

A voltage converter is not necessary for most travellers with modern electronics, but it is if you bring older or single-voltage devices.

When is a travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago indispensable?

An adapter is indispensable in Trinidad and Tobago when using:

• phone and laptop chargers
• camera and GoPro chargers
• electric toothbrushes (check voltage compatibility first)
• power banks and portable batteries
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you visit the Trinidad Carnival, spot birds at the Asa Wright Nature Centre, relax on the beaches of Tobago, snorkel at the Buccoo Reef, or take a day trip to the Pitch Lake, a reliable travel plug is handy to keep all your equipment and cameras charged at all times.

Buying a travel plug for Trinidad and Tobago

Do you want to travel worry-free and not depend on adapters on the spot? Then choose a reliable travel plug or universal travel adapter that is suitable for Trinidad and Tobago.

With the right adapter you avoid loose connections, non-working devices and unnecessary stress during your trip. Are you travelling on after Trinidad and Tobago, for example to Barbados (type A, B and G), Jamaica (type A and B) or the United States (type A and B)? Then a universal travel adapter covers all these types in one go. The Remodius universal travel adapter works in 220+ countries.