Electricity, Water & Telephones in St Lucia

Basic information about electricity, telephones and water on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.

Electricity

Electric current is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC. (A few hotels are 110 volts, 60 cycles.) Most sockets take 3-pin square plugs (UKstandard) but some take 2-pin round plugs or flat American plugs. Adapters are generally available from most large UK retailers of travel items or at large hotels in St Lucia.

Telephones

Credit card calls can be made through local operators or through AT&T, and phone cards can be purchased through Cable & Wireless offices throughout the islands.

Water

Water is safe for drinking in St Lucia, however if you prefer, bottled water is available at most retailers, hotels and restaurants.