From Antigua and Barbuda to Ecuador
When travelling from Antigua and Barbuda to Ecuador: Good news: all your Antigua and Barbuda plug types fit in Ecuador. Voltage is different (110V / 220V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Antigua and Barbuda
EcuadorYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Ecuador
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Ecuador: A, B
Voltage: 110V / 220V → 120V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Ecuador
Ecuador is 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, the North American standard.
Grid & history
Hydropower from the Andes (notably Coca Codo Sinclair on the Amazon side) is the largest source. The grid has matured significantly since the 2010s build-out.
Availability
Reliable in Quito, Guayaquil, and the Galápagos.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates.
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.