Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Antigua to Philippines?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Antigua and Philippines.

AntiguaPhilippines
Plug TypesA, BA, B, C
Voltage230V220V
Frequency of electrical current60Hz60Hz

Plug Adaptors

In Antigua there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type A

In Philippines there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Adaptor 1 of 2

Socket Type A
(Antigua)
to Plug Type B
(Philippines)

Adaptor 2 of 2

Socket Type A
(Antigua)
to Plug Type C
(Philippines)

Philippines also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Antigua. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Philippines, you will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type B

In Philippines there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Adaptor 1 of 2

Socket Type B
(Antigua)
to Plug Type A
(Philippines)

Adaptor 2 of 2

Socket Type B
(Antigua)
to Plug Type C
(Philippines)

Philippines also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Antigua. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Philippines, you will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Antigua (230V) and Philippines (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Antigua and Philippines is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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