The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both American Samoa and Montserrat (Leeward Islands).
American Samoa | Montserrat (Leeward Islands) | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | A, B, F, I | A, B |
Voltage | 120V | 230V |
Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In American Samoa there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Montserrat (Leeward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type A
(American Samoa) to Plug Type B
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
Montserrat (Leeward Islands) also uses Socket Type A, which is used in American Samoa. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Montserrat (Leeward Islands), you will not need an adaptor.
In Montserrat (Leeward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type B
(American Samoa) to Plug Type A
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
Montserrat (Leeward Islands) also uses Socket Type B, which is used in American Samoa. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Montserrat (Leeward Islands), you will not need an adaptor.
In Montserrat (Leeward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type F
(American Samoa) to Plug Type A
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
Socket Type F
(American Samoa) to Plug Type B
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
In Montserrat (Leeward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type I
(American Samoa) to Plug Type A
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
Socket Type I
(American Samoa) to Plug Type B
(Montserrat (Leeward Islands))
The voltages found in American Samoa and Montserrat (Leeward Islands) are significantly different.
Some appliances are compatible with multiple voltages. To find out if your appliance is one of them, check the appliance label and/or instruction booklet.
See examples of appliance labels
Is your appliance compatible with the voltage used in Montserrat (Leeward Islands) (230V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in Montserrat (Leeward Islands).
The frequency found in American Samoa and Montserrat (Leeward Islands) is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.