Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Paraguay to Mexico

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Paraguay and Mexico share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). 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.

Paraguay (home)

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 Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Mexico (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage
Paraguay 230 V
Mexico 127 V
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Frequency
Paraguay 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