Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Belize to Laos

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Belize and Laos share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). Voltages differ (110 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Belize (home)

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

Laos (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Laos

Voltage
Belize 110 V
Laos 230 V
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Frequency
Belize 60 Hz
Laos 50 Hz
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More about plugs in Laos

In Laos, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Laos can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Laos plug guide