Saint-Martin Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 230 volts • 60 Hz
Saint-Martin's name is the result of a centuries-old mix-up. Christopher Columbus anchored off present-day Nevis on November 11, 1493, the feast day of Saint Martin of Tours, and gave that island his name. The name was later mistakenly transferred to this island instead, and Nevis kept a different one.
The island is split between two countries: the French Collectivity of Saint-Martin in the north, and Dutch Sint Maarten in the south. Marigot serves as the French side's capital, and the two halves share an open border with no checkpoints. It's the only land border the French Republic shares with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The French side uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz, the same plug standard as mainland France on a different frequency common in parts of the eastern Caribbean. Wall outlets use Type C and Type E. Travelers from regions that use different plug types need a travel adapter; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Saint-Martin Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
The French side (Saint-Martin) uses Type C and Type E outlets, the same standard used throughout mainland France. Type E is grounded with a protruding earth pin; the ungrounded Type C Europlug also fits Type E sockets. The Dutch side (Sint Maarten) uses a different standard, Type A and Type B outlets at 110V, the same as the United States; travelers crossing the open border between the two sides should pack adapters for both.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Saint-Martin?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for the French side's outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger on the French side of Saint-Martin?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on the French side's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit the French side's outlets.
Do the French and Dutch sides of the island use the same outlets?
No. The French side (Saint-Martin) uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, the same as mainland France. The Dutch side (Sint Maarten) uses Type A and Type B outlets at 110V, the same as the United States. Pack adapters for both standards if you plan to cross the open border between them.
Does the French side of Saint-Martin use more than one plug type?
Yes. The French side uses two plug types, the same standard found throughout mainland France: Type E, a grounded plug with two round pins and a protruding earth pin, and Type C, an ungrounded two round-pin Europlug that also fits Type E sockets.
