Montserrat is located in The Caribbean bordering Puerto Rico.  Montserrat uses a couple of different types of adapter plugs.  These plugs includes a two flat pin North America plug and a three, square pin UK style plug.

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. This adapter 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 Montserrat 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 Montserrat.

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 adapter 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.

Montserrat operates on 230 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. 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 Montserrat

Geography

The Montserrat is located in the Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico. The area is about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation.

Currency

Currency in Montserrat is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). Credit cards are generally accepted, but some establishments may only accept cash. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Montserrat has a modern and fully digitalized telephone system. Combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity exceeds 100 per 100 persons. When travelling to Montserrat you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Montserrat SIM card or purchase a phone when you arrive. You will need an adapter to charge your phone if you decide to bring your own. 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.

Montserrat has 2,470 internet hosts and 1,200 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.