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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Grenada, you will need a travel adapter for Mexico. Grenada uses Type G plugs, and Mexico uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 127 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.

Grenada (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Mexico (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage

Grenada 230 V

Mexico 127 V

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Frequency

Grenada 50 Hz

Mexico 60 Hz

Differs

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