Bermuda Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets

Understanding Bermuda's Power Plugs and Sockets

The Bermuda power plug setup follows the North American standard, meaning travelers arriving from Europe, Asia, or Australia will need an adaptor before they arrive. Bermuda's electrical system runs on 120V at 60Hz, and the country uses both Type A and Type B plugs depending on the appliance and the building. Type A is the standard ungrounded two-pin plug, featuring two flat parallel pins spaced 15.9mm apart, and is typically found on small electronics, lamps, and phone chargers that don't require grounding. Type B is the grounded counterpart, adding a round grounding pin to the same two flat blades, and is used for larger appliances, computers, and power tools where a safety ground connection is important.

Grounding and the Earth Pin

The grounding pin found on Type B plugs is a critical safety feature, ensuring that any electrical fault is directed safely away from the user rather than through the appliance casing. This 3-pin plug design is slightly different from Type A, as the round grounding pin is longer than the two flat power pins, so the ground connection engages before electricity flows to the device. Because Type B outlets in Bermuda also accept ungrounded Type A plugs, most sockets across the island are backward compatible with both plug styles, giving visitors flexibility with their devices.

Do All Sockets in Bermuda Look the Same?

Not every electrical outlet in Bermuda is identical. While Type B sockets accepting both two-pin and three-pin plugs are the most common, especially in hotels and newer buildings, some older properties may still have outlets that only support the two-pin Type A configuration. It's worth checking the socket type at your accommodation in advance, particularly if you're traveling with grounded equipment like laptops or power tools that require the third grounding pin.

Do You Need a Travel Adaptor for Bermuda?

Whether you need a travel adaptor depends largely on where you're traveling from. Visitors from the United States, Canada, and other countries that already use Type A or Type B plugs will find their existing devices plug in without any adaptor at all, since Bermuda's voltage and plug types match those standards exactly. Travelers from Europe, the UK, Australia, and most of Asia, however, will need a plug adaptor to convert their round or angled pins into the flat blades required by Bermuda's outlets.

It's also worth noting that an adaptor only changes the physical plug shape and does not convert voltage. Since Bermuda operates on 120V, devices designed for 220-240V systems may require a separate voltage converter unless they are dual-voltage rated, which is common for laptop chargers, phone chargers, and many modern electronics.

• Check whether your device is dual-voltage (100-240V) before traveling
• Pack a Type A or Type B adaptor if arriving from outside North America
• Bring a voltage converter for single-voltage 220-240V appliances
• Confirm your accommodation's socket type in advance if using grounded equipment