Travel adapter from Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso and Mexico, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Burkina Faso, you will need a travel adapter for Mexico. Burkina Faso uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Mexico uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 127 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 (50 Hz vs 60 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 (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Burkina Faso (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Mexico (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage

Burkina Faso 230 V

Mexico 127 V

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Frequency

Burkina Faso 50 Hz

Mexico 60 Hz

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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