Travel adapter from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mexico?

Mexico uses Type A and Type B plugs at 127 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Trinidad and Tobago (home)

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

Mexico (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mexico

Voltage

Trinidad and Tobago 115 V

Mexico 127 V

Match

Frequency

Trinidad and Tobago 60 Hz

Mexico 60 Hz

Match

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