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Do I need an adapter for St Maarten?

When living in the United States of America you don't need a power plug adapter on Sint Maarten. Your power plugs fit. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available. Your appliances with plug A and plug B fit.



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In Saint Martin the power plug sockets are of type E. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type E.

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If you're traveling within the United States, or to Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, northern South America, or Japan, then you can plug in your devices as you do now. These countries all use 2-pronged Type A, and 3-pronged Type B plugs on a standard 110V network.

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For example, most of Europe uses C or E/F type plugs, however in the U.K. and Ireland, you will only find type G sockets. In Italy, you might see a type L outlet, and in Switzerland, you might find a type J plug. Make sure to double-check all the plug types before you leave on your trip.

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When living in the United States of America you don't need a power plug adapter on Sint Maarten. Your power plugs fit. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available. Your appliances with plug A and plug B fit.

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Type D electrical plugs consist of three round pins that form a triangular arrangement. The central earthing pin is 20.6 mm long and 7.06 mm in diameter, while the hot and neutral pins are 14.9 mm long, 5.08 mm in diameter, and spaced 19.1 mm apart.

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The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island. Local currency and US Dollar ATM machines (Maestro/Cirrus) are situated throughout the island. Major credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.

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Maarten/St. Martin. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is recommended. High-SPF sunscreen is essential and recommended for those not used to intense sunlight.

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