Can I use power plugs in El Salvador?

Select your country of residence, to check the compatibility of your power plugs in El Salvador. In El Salvador, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type A and type B are used. The standard voltage is 115 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. For more information, select the country you live in at the top of this page.

What type of power sockets are available in El Salvador?

The power sockets in El Salvador are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 115 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. Check your need for a power plug (travel) adapter in El Salvador.

Which plugs fit in a type B socket in El Salvador?

Plugs of type A will also fit into a type B socket. If you're not sure whether the outlets and plugs used in your country are the same as in El Salvador, you can use the tool at the top of this page to check if you need a travel adapter. All power sockets in El Salvador provide a standard voltage of 115V with a standard frequency of 60Hz.

Do Europeans need an adapter to travel to El Salvador?

No! Europeans will need an adapter for the outlets and a transformer for the voltage when traveling to El Salvador. European device plugs will not work with the outlet types in El Salvador. Also, the voltage in El Salvador is different from European voltages.

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