In Costa Rica, power plugs and sockets are types A and B. The standard voltage is 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.
A · B
Socket types
120V
Voltage
60Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Costa Rica
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type B
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Costa Rica?
✓ Your plugs fit✓ Voltage compatible
Do your plugs fit in Costa Rica?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Costa Rica, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Costa Ricavs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in Costa Ricavs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
Voltage & frequency
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
120V·60Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Costa Rica?
✅
No voltage converter needed. The voltage in Costa Rica (120V) is the same as what your devices use at home in the United States (120V), so a voltage converter is not needed.
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 Costa Rica?
Costa Rica uses power sockets of types A and B. The standard voltage is 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Costa Rica?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Costa Rica, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Costa Rica?
No. The voltage in Costa Rica (120V) is compatible with the United States (120V), so no voltage converter is needed.
Learn about the plug types used in Costa Rica
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