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

Q: What plug is used in Venezuela?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — United States and Venezuela both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Venezuela 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

Venezuela (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Venezuela

Voltage

United States 120 V

Venezuela 120 V

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Frequency

United States 60 Hz

Venezuela 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Venezuela

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

Full Venezuela plug guide