The country Trinidad and Tobago is an island located in the Caribbean northeast of Venezuela.   When traveling to the Caribbean it is important to take along the correct adapter for your trip.  The island of Trinidad and Tobago uses the same North America style of plug used in the United States.  However, not every country requires their plugs to be polarized (one pin larger than the other).  Because of this, you may still need an adapter plug when traveling since all US plugs are required to be polarized.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage.  Check to see if your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor, or batter charger is dual voltage before you travel.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Trinidad & Tobago uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Trinidad & Tobago.

Going In Style Trinidad & Tobago Adapter Model GIS-TR-A-GUA

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Trinidad & Tobago operates on 115-230 volt electricity and is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. Many foreign countries operate on 50Hz. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Trinidad & Tobago

Geography

The Trinidad & Tobago is located in Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela. The area is four slightly smaller than Delaware. The climate is tropical; rainy season (June to December).

Currency

Currency in Trinidad & Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). Credit cards widely accepted. Most establishments will only accept cash. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.

Staying Connected

Trinidad & Tobago have an excellent international service; good local service. The combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity is roughly 180 telephones per 100 persons. When traveling to Trinidad & Tobago you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Trinidad & Tobago SIM card or purchase a phone when you arrive. You can also call your mobile provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone if you decide to bring your own phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multivoltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Trinidad & Tobago has 241,640 internet hosts and 593,000 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes, coffee shops and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.