Travel adapter from Colombia to Ecuador — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ecuador?

Ecuador uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Colombia and Ecuador both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Ecuador without an adapter or converter.

Colombia (home)

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

Ecuador (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Ecuador

Voltage

Colombia 110 V

Ecuador 120 V

Match

Frequency

Colombia 60 Hz

Ecuador 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Ecuador

In Ecuador, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Ecuador can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ecuador plug guide