Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Switzerland to El Salvador

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Switzerland, you will need a travel adapter for El Salvador. Switzerland uses Type C/Type J plugs, and El Salvador uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. 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. 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.

Switzerland (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type J Three round pins 220–240V

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
Switzerland 230 V
El Salvador 120 V
Differs
Frequency
Switzerland 50 Hz
El Salvador 60 Hz
Differs

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