Travel adapter from Saint Lucia to Chile — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Chile?

Chile uses Type C and Type L plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Lucia and Chile, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Saint Lucia, you will need a travel adapter for Chile. Saint Lucia uses Type G plugs, and Chile uses Type C/Type L, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Saint Lucia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Chile (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Chile

Voltage

Saint Lucia 230 V

Chile 230 V

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Frequency

Saint Lucia 50 Hz

Chile 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Chile

In Chile, the standard power plug is Type C and Type L. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Chile can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type L, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Chile plug guide