In El Salvador, 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 El Salvador
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 El Salvador?
✓ Your plugs fit✓ Voltage compatible
Do your plugs fit in El Salvador?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in El Salvador, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in El Salvadorvs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in El Salvadorvs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
Voltage & frequency
🇸🇻 El Salvador
120V·60Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in El Salvador?
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No voltage converter needed. The voltage in El Salvador (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 El Salvador?
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in El Salvador, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in El Salvador?
No. The voltage in El Salvador (120V) is compatible with the United States (120V), so no voltage converter is needed.
Learn about the plug types used in El Salvador
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