From Barbados to Bolivia
When travelling from Barbados to Bolivia: Good news: all your Barbados plug types fit in Bolivia. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Barbados
BoliviaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Bolivia
Type A
Type B
Type C
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Bolivia: A, B, C
Voltage: 115V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Bolivia
Bolivia is 230V/50Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets. Modern outlets are hybrids.
Grid & history
Natural gas dominates Bolivian generation, with hydropower from Andean rivers contributing the rest. Solar capacity is small but growing.
Availability
Reliable in La Paz, Sucre, and Santa Cruz; rural altiplano can see outages.
Sockets & hotels
Hybrid sockets accepting US flat pins and European round pins are common.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US flat-pin plugs and European C plugs both work in modern sockets.
- Voltage is 230V. US-only appliances need a converter.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Bolivia?
- Yes. Every Barbados plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Bolivia sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Bolivia use?
- Bolivia uses Type A, Type B, Type C. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Bolivia when travelling from Barbados?
- Bolivia runs on 230V, while Barbados uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Bolivia the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Bolivia is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.