In Mexico, power plugs and sockets are types A and B. The standard voltage is 127V at a frequency of 60Hz.
A · B
Socket types
127V
Voltage
60Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Mexico
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type B
Check your plugs for Mexico
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Mexico?
✓ Your plugs fit✓ Voltage compatible
Do your plugs fit in Mexico?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Mexico, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Mexicovs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in Mexicovs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
Voltage & frequency
🇲🇽 Mexico
127V·60Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Mexico?
✅
No voltage converter needed. The voltage in Mexico (127V) 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 Mexico?
Mexico uses power sockets of types A and B. The standard voltage is 127V at a frequency of 60Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Mexico?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Mexico, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Mexico?
No. The voltage in Mexico (127V) is compatible with the United States (120V), so no voltage converter is needed.
Learn about the plug types used in Mexico
See every country that uses each of these plug types:
