In Bolivia, power plugs and sockets are types A and C. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.
A · C
Socket types
230V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Bolivia
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type C
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Bolivia?
✓ Your plugs fit⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs
Do your plugs fit in Bolivia?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Bolivia, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Boliviavs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
C · Socket in Boliviavs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket C does not fit your types A and B
Voltage & frequency
🇧🇴 Bolivia
230V·50Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Bolivia?
⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Bolivia (230V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.
🕐
Frequency differs. The frequency in Bolivia (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).
Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Bolivia?
Bolivia uses power sockets of types A and C. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Bolivia?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Bolivia, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Bolivia?
Yes. The voltage in Bolivia (230V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.
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