Travel adapter from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Costa Rica — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Costa Rica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Saint Kitts and Nevis and Costa Rica share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 120 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.

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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Costa Rica (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Costa Rica

Voltage

Saint Kitts and Nevis 230 V

Costa Rica 120 V

Differs

Frequency

Saint Kitts and Nevis 60 Hz

Costa Rica 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Costa Rica

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

Full Costa Rica plug guide