Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz
Plugs
A, B
Plugs & sockets in Barbados
Voltage
115V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
A, B
Guatemala to Barbados: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Barbados from Guatemala, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Good news: Guatemala and Barbados share compatible plug types (Type A and B). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Barbados's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Barbados (115V, 50Hz) are close to Guatemala (120V, 60Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


