In Peru, power plugs and sockets are types A, B and C. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 60Hz.
A · B · C
Socket types
230V
Voltage
60Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Peru
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Check your plugs for Peru
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Peru?
✓ Your plugs fit⚡ Voltage converter needed
Do your plugs fit in Peru?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Peru, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Peruvs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in Peruvs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
C · Socket in Peruvs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket C does not fit your types A and B
Voltage & frequency
🇵🇪 Peru
230V·60Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Peru?
⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Peru (230V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your 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 Peru?
Peru uses power sockets of types A, B and C. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 60Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Peru?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Peru, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Peru?
Yes. The voltage in Peru (230V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.
Learn about the plug types used in Peru
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