Virgin Islands (British) Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean and are part of UK territory.  The adapter plug you will need is a North America, two flat blade, plug which can also me used in countries such as Mexico, United States and Canada.

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. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

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 Virgin Islands (US) 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 may still need an adapter to use your plug in Virgin Islands (US).

Going In Style Virgin Islands (British) Adapter GIS-VIRGINISB-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.

Virgin Islands (US) operate on 110 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, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba 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 Virgin Islands (British)

Geography

Virgin Islands (British) are located in the Caribbean, East of the Virgin Islands (US) and is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. The climate is subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season September to November. The terrain is mostly hilly to rugged and mountainous with little level land.

Currency

Currency in the Virgin Islands (British) is the US Dollar (USD) is the Peso Virgin Islands (British)o (UYU). Credit cards are generally accepted everywhere. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange shops and hotels.

Staying Connected

Virgin Islands (British) has a modern telephone system with total digital switching, uses fiber-optic cable and microwave radio relay with a full range of services available. When travelling to Virgin Islands (British) you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone and purchase a Virgin Islands (British) SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Internet access is available in internet cafes, hotels and from Wi-Fi hotspots. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.