Cuba

Are you planning to visit Cuba? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Cuba.

The following information is for travelers living in the United States of America. I live in another country.

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You need a power plug adapter in Cuba, when living in the United States of America.
You also may need a voltage converter.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

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.

Power plug adapter needed in Cuba?

In Cuba the power plug sockets are of type A, B, C and L. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type C and L. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available.

Your appliances with plug A don't fit socket C or L.
Your appliances with plug B don't fit socket C or L.

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

Buy a power plug (travel) adapter

We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. Because you may also need a voltage converter, you should consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter (see below).

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You can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world.

Spread of Power Plugs and Sockets around the world

Voltage converter needed 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. Your appliances work on 120 V. So please check locally if you can use your appliances! You can't use your appliances if the local voltage exceeds the maximum voltage of your appliances. You need a voltage converter in Cuba! You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you should consider a combined plug adapter/voltage converter.

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.