Travel adapter from Barbados to Mexico — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mexico?

Mexico uses Type A and Type B plugs at 127 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Barbados and Mexico, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Barbados and Mexico share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Barbados (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Mexico (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage

Barbados 115 V

Mexico 127 V

Match

Frequency

Barbados 50 Hz

Mexico 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Mexico

In Mexico, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 127 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Mexico can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Mexico plug guide