Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Mexico to El Salvador

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Mexico and El Salvador, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Mexico (home)

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

El Salvador (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in El Salvador

Voltage
Mexico 127 V
El Salvador 120 V
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Frequency
Mexico 60 Hz
El Salvador 60 Hz
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More about plugs in El Salvador

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

Full El Salvador plug guide