Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Virgin Islands to Cuba?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Virgin Islands and Cuba.

Virgin IslandsCuba
Plug TypesA, BA, B, C, L
Voltage110V110V
Frequency of electrical current60Hz60Hz

Plug Adaptors

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

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type A

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

Socket Type A
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type B
(Cuba)

Socket Type A
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type C
(Cuba)

Socket Type A
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type L
(Cuba)

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

Your Appliance has Plug Type B

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

Socket Type B
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type A
(Cuba)

Socket Type B
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type C
(Cuba)

Socket Type B
(Virgin Islands)
to Plug Type L
(Cuba)

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

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Virgin Islands and Cuba is exactly the same (110V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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