Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to the Bahamas?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United Kingdom to the Bahamas. On the Bahamas, people are using different plugs and plug sockets that are not compatible with plugs from the United Kingdom!
Looking for a travel adapter for your upcoming trips? We have taken a close look at all the best adapters, and these are our favorite models:
About the Bahamas
The Bahamas are a country in America (Caribbean) with about 325 000 inhabitants on an area of almost 14 000 km². The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau (228 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking English.
The Bahamas do not have a neighbor country.
TLD: .bsCurrency: BSDCountry calling code: +1-242Country Code : BSWhich types of plugs are used on the Bahamas?
The Bahamas use plugs of type A and B. Plug sockets of type G, which are common in the United Kingdom, are not in use on the Bahamas.
What is the Electricity Voltage on the Bahamas?
The voltage on the Bahamas is 120 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is lower than the 230 volts in the United Kingdom. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in the United Kingdom:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage on the Bahamas, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency on the Bahamas?
The utility frequency on the Bahamas is 60 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is higher than the 50 Hertz in use in the United Kingdom. This difference may not be a problem for most of your devices, but you still have to be cautious:
Devices that either measure time, or are equipped with moving and rotating parts, are particularly dangerous! So, if you plan to use shavers, heaters, kitchen appliances or alarm clocks on the Bahamas, read the instruction manuals to see if these devices are safe to use on the local utility frequency.
If the mains frequency specified in the manual or on the power supply is different from the rate used on the Bahamas, you should not use the device!