The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Uganda and Trinidad & Tobago.
Uganda | Trinidad & Tobago | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | G | A, B |
Voltage | 240V | 115V |
Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 60Hz |
Uganda uses Plug Type G.
In Trinidad & Tobago there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(Uganda) to Plug Type A
(Trinidad & Tobago)
Socket Type G
(Uganda) to Plug Type B
(Trinidad & Tobago)
The voltages found in Uganda and Trinidad & Tobago 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 Trinidad & Tobago (115V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in Trinidad & Tobago.
The frequency of electrical current found in Uganda (50Hz) differs to that found in Trinidad & Tobago (60Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are: