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

Q: What plug is used in Jamaica?

Jamaica uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Costa Rica and Jamaica share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.

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

Costa Rica (home)

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

Jamaica (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Jamaica

Voltage

Costa Rica 120 V

Jamaica 110 V

Match

Frequency

Costa Rica 60 Hz

Jamaica 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Jamaica

In Jamaica, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Jamaica can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Jamaica plug guide