Travel adapter from Netherlands to Bolivia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bolivia?

Bolivia uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Netherlands and Bolivia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Netherlands (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Bolivia (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Bolivia

Voltage

Netherlands 230 V

Bolivia 230 V

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Frequency

Netherlands 50 Hz

Bolivia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bolivia

In Bolivia, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Bolivia can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bolivia plug guide