Sint Maarten power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Sint Maarten uses Type A and Type B sockets at 120 V / 60 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- A / B 2 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 120 V Low-voltage grid (100–127 V)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz 60 Hz — Americas, parts of Asia
- National standard
- NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 Grid reliability: Good
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Sint Maarten, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten, the Dutch part of the Caribbean island shared with Saint Martin (French part), is located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. Sint Maarten uses Type A and Type B power plugs. The standard voltage is 120 V and the supply frequency is 60 Hz. Power generation in Sint Maarten is predominantly fueled by diesel, though there is growing investment in solar energy as part of sustainability efforts. The power grid is generally reliable, with stable electricity supply for residents and businesses. However, like many island nations, Sint Maarten is vulnerable to disruptions during extreme weather events such as hurricanes.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
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One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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