Travel adapter from Costa Rica to Cuba — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Cuba?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Costa Rica and Cuba, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Costa Rica (home)

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

Cuba (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Cuba

Voltage

Costa Rica 120 V

Cuba 120 V

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Frequency

Costa Rica 60 Hz

Cuba 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Cuba

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

Full Cuba plug guide