Travel Guide

Mexico Plug Type

Mexico uses plug types A and B at 120-127 V, 60 Hz, the same as the US. When a US traveler still needs a small adapter.

Updated September 2026
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Taro SchenkerBy Taro Schenker

The short answer

Mexico uses plug types A, B at 120 V, 60 Hz. US plugs fit, so most US travelers need no adapter.

Mexico uses the same plugs as the US and Canada, types A and B, at 120-127 V and 60 Hz. US devices work without an adapter or converter.

The sockets in Mexico

What you need, by where you're from

"Converter" applies only to single-voltage devices. Chargers marked 100-240V need an adapter at most.

Traveling fromAdapterVoltage converter
United States or CanadaNot neededNot needed
United Kingdom or IrelandType AFor 230 V-only devices
Mainland EuropeType AFor 230 V-only devices
Australia or New ZealandType AFor 230 V-only devices
JapanNot neededNot needed

Adapters for Mexico

Two-prong US plugs fit as they are. For three-prong plugs in two-slot outlets, a three-to-two prong adapter from any hardware store is enough.

Visiting several countries?

A universal adapter covers types A, C, G and I. It won't fit Switzerland, India or South Africa well.

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Worth knowing before you go

  • Older buildings, and many beach towns, have two-slot outlets with no ground hole. A three-prong plug needs a small three-to-two prong adapter.
  • Some older outlets have two slots of the same width, so polarized plugs (one wider blade) don't fit. The same three-to-two prong adapter usually fixes this.
  • Visitors from the UK, Europe or Australia need a type A adapter, and should check that their devices accept 120 V.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a plug adapter for Mexico from the US?

No, for most devices. Bring a three-to-two prong adapter in case your room only has two-slot outlets.

Is the voltage in Mexico the same as in the US?

Close enough: 120-127 V at 60 Hz. US devices work without a converter.

What adapter do I need for Mexico from the UK or Europe?

A type A adapter. Check that each device accepts 120 V; most chargers (100-240V) do.

About the Author

Taro Schenker
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Taro Schenker

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Taro spent a decade in the music industry as a tour manager, crisscrossing the globe with artists and crews who demanded gear that actually worked. From overnight buses in the American Midwest to bullet trains in Japan, backstage in London to festival grounds across Europe—he's lived out of bags, cases, and carry-ons for years. That experience taught him what separates travel gear that survives the road from stuff that falls apart after one trip. Now he channels that hard-won knowledge into TravelGiftList, helping travelers find products that meet real-world demands.

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  • •Toured extensively across North America, Europe, UK, and Japan
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