Anguilla Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets
In Anguilla, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type A (NEMA 1-15, two flat parallel pins, ungrounded) and Type B (NEMA 5-15, two flat parallel pins plus round grounding pin, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 110V and 60Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to Anguilla.
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Understanding Anguilla's Power Plugs and Sockets
The Anguilla power plug setup follows the North American standard, meaning visitors from most of Europe, Asia, and Australia will need a travel adaptor to use their electronics. Anguilla uses both Type A and Type B plugs, running on a 110V supply at 60Hz. This makes the island's electrical system identical in practice to that of the United States and Canada, so travellers arriving from those regions can typically plug in devices without any adaptor at all.
Type A is the flat two-pin plug found on smaller devices such as phone chargers, laptop bricks, and personal grooming appliances, while Type B adds a round grounding pin for larger or higher-powered equipment. Because Type B plugs are simply a grounded version of the Type A design, any electrical outlet built to accept Type B will also accept a Type A plug top without issue.
Grounding and the Earth Pin
Type B plugs include a round grounding pin that is slightly longer than the two flat power pins, ensuring the earth connection is made before electricity reaches the device. This grounding feature is important for larger appliances, power tools, and computer equipment where a fault could otherwise pose a shock risk. Type A plugs, by contrast, have no grounding pin and are intended only for smaller, low-risk electronics.
Do All Sockets in Anguilla Look the Same?
Not every socket on the island looks identical, since some accept only the two-pin Type A plug while others are wired for the three-pin Type B configuration. In practice, most modern sockets in hotels, villas, and rental properties are the grounded Type B style, which conveniently also accepts ungrounded Type A plugs. Older buildings or specific fixtures may still feature Type A-only outlets, so it is worth checking if you are travelling with grounded equipment.
Plug Sockets, Voltage & Adapters in Anguilla
Anguilla's electricity supply runs at 110V and 60Hz, matching the standard used across the United States and much of the Caribbean. Visitors from countries using 220-240V systems should check that their devices are dual-voltage before plugging in, since a simple travel adaptor changes the plug shape but does not convert voltage. Dual-voltage electronics like phone chargers, laptops, and cameras are generally safe to use with just a plug adaptor.
- Confirm whether your device is dual-voltage (100-240V) before travelling.
- Pack a Type A or Type B adaptor if your home country uses a different plug shape.
- Grounded appliances should be used with Type B sockets whenever possible.
- Older properties in Anguilla may still have Type A-only electrical outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your home country uses Type A or Type B plugs, such as the USA or Canada, you won't need an adapter. Travellers from countries with different plug standards will need a travel adaptor to fit Anguilla's Type A and Type B sockets.
Anguilla runs on a 110V electrical supply at 60Hz, the same standard used throughout North America. Visitors from 220-240V countries should check their devices are dual-voltage before use.
Many sockets in Anguilla are the grounded Type B design, which includes a round earth pin alongside the two flat power pins. However, some outlets, particularly in older buildings, may only support the ungrounded Type A plug.
Yes, most modern phone chargers are dual-voltage and can handle Anguilla's 110V, 60Hz supply without a converter. You'll only need a plug adaptor if your charger's plug shape doesn't match Anguilla's Type A or Type B sockets.
