Travel adapter from Dominican Republic to Nicaragua — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Nicaragua?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Dominican Republic (home)

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

Nicaragua (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Nicaragua

Voltage

Dominican Republic 120 V

Nicaragua 120 V

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Frequency

Dominican Republic 60 Hz

Nicaragua 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Nicaragua

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

Full Nicaragua plug guide