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

No adapter needed

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

Cuba (home)

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

Mexico (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage

Cuba 120 V

Mexico 127 V

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Frequency

Cuba 60 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