Cuba

Are you planning to visit Cuba? Select your country of residence to check automatically if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in Cuba.

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Electricity in Cuba

In Cuba the power plug sockets are of type A, B, C and L. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

Which power plug sockets in Cuba?

In Cuba the power plug sockets are of type A, B, C and L. Check out the following pictures.

Type A: mainly used in North and Central America, China and Japan. This socket only works with plug A.
Type B: like type A but with an extra prong for grounding. This socket also works with plug A.
Type C: also known as the standard "Euro" plug. This socket also works with plug E and plug F.
Type L: This type is of Italian origin. This socket also works with plug C.

Power plug sockets type A are used in Cuba — Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs

Power plug sockets type B are used in Cuba — Type B: This socket also works with plug A

Power plug sockets type C are used in Cuba — Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F

Power plug sockets type L are used in Cuba — Type L: This socket also works with plug C

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What voltage and frequency in Cuba?

In Cuba the standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Watch out! In Cuba more than one voltage is being used (110 / 220 V). It can depend on the region, the city or even the hotel which voltage you will come across. You can't use your appliances if the local voltage exceeds the maximum voltage of your appliances. You will need a voltage converter!

If the local voltage is less than that in your own country, you need a voltage converter as well. Some say you can carefully try to use your appliances in Cuba without a converter. Most likely they won't be damaged, but may not function optimally. If you don't want to take any chances, use a converter. You can find voltage converters at Amazon. You can also consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter.

If the frequency in Cuba (60 Hz) differs from the one in your country, it is not advised to use your appliances. But if there is no voltage difference, you could (at your own risk) try to use the appliance for a short time. Be especially careful with moving, rotating and time related appliances like clocks, shavers or electric fan heaters.

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.