Travel adapter from United States to Panama — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Panama?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United States and Panama, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

United States (home)

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

Panama (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Panama

Voltage

United States 120 V

Panama 120 V

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Frequency

United States 60 Hz

Panama 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Panama

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

Full Panama plug guide