U.S. Virgin Islands power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
U.S. Virgin Islands uses Type A and Type B sockets at 110 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
- 110 V Low-voltage grid (100–127 V)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz 60 Hz — Americas, parts of Asia
- National standard
- NEMA 1-15P, NEMA 5-15P Grid reliability: Moderate
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as U.S. Virgin Islands, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean, consist of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. U.S. Virgin Islands uses Type A and Type B power plugs. electrical outlets. The voltage in the Virgin Islands is 110 volts, with a frequency of 60 Hertz, aligning with the standards used in the United States. Major power generation sources include diesel and, increasingly, solar energy, reflecting a growing shift toward renewable energy. While the power grid is generally functional, occasional outages can occur, particularly during hurricane season. Overall, the power infrastructure is moderate in reliability, with ongoing efforts to improve resilience and sustainability.
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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