Travel adapter from Jamaica to Mexico
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Jamaica and Mexico, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Jamaica and Mexico share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Jamaica (home)
Mexico (destination)
Electrical specifications in Mexico
Voltage
Jamaica
110 V
Mexico
127 V
Frequency
Jamaica
50 Hz
Mexico
60 Hz
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