Travel adapter from Eswatini 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 Eswatini and Nicaragua, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Eswatini, you will need a travel adapter for Nicaragua. Eswatini uses Type C/Type M/Type N plugs, and Nicaragua uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 120 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

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

Eswatini (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Nicaragua (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Nicaragua

Voltage

Eswatini 230 V

Nicaragua 120 V

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Frequency

Eswatini 50 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