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Mexico: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
127V
Frequency
60Hz

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

Do travellers to Mexico need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed United States → Mexico
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed Canada → Mexico
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices United Kingdom → Mexico
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Check devices Australia → Mexico
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Germany → Mexico
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices France → Mexico
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Check devices Italy → Mexico
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Spain → Mexico
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Netherlands → Mexico
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices Ireland → Mexico
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Check devices Switzerland → Mexico
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices Belgium → Mexico

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Mexico use?
Mexico uses Type A and Type B outlets at 127V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Mexico?
Mexico runs on 127V at 60Hz — that's the low-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Mexico?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.

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