Travel adapter from Taiwan to Dominican Republic — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic uses Type A and Type B plugs at 120 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Taiwan and Dominican Republic, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Taiwan (home)

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

Dominican Republic (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Dominican Republic

Voltage

Taiwan 110 V

Dominican Republic 120 V

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Frequency

Taiwan 60 Hz

Dominican Republic 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Dominican Republic

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

Full Dominican Republic plug guide