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From Bolivia to Peru

All plugs match

When travelling from Bolivia to Peru: Good news: all your Bolivia plug types fit in Peru. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.

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Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

Fits

Plug B

Type B

Fits

Plug C

Type C

Fits

Accepted in Peru

Plug A

Type A

Plug B

Type B

Plug C

Type C

3 of 3 plug type(s) match

You: A, B, C • Peru: A, B, C

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 60Hz

Different frequency

Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.

You may not need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.

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About electricity in Peru

Peru is 230V/60Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets, unusual European voltage at North American frequency.

PE

Grid & history

Hydropower from the Andes provides most of Peru’s electricity, supplemented by natural gas from the Camisea fields and growing solar in the south.

Availability

Reliable in Lima and major tourist areas. Rural Andean and Amazonian areas can see outages.

Sockets & hotels

Hybrid sockets accepting US flat pins (A/B) and European round pins (C) are common in modern buildings. The voltage caught some travellers out, it’s 230V despite the US-shaped plugs.

Energy mix

Renewables55%
Fossil45%

Hydropower is the largest source.

Practical tips

  • US flat-pin plugs fit Peruvian sockets, but the voltage is 230V.
  • A 110V-only US hair dryer plugged into a Peruvian outlet will burn out.
  • Frequency is 60Hz, unlike most 230V countries.

Need an adapter?

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Bolivia plug work in Peru?
Yes. Every Bolivia plug type (Type A, Type B, Type C) fits in Peru sockets without an adapter.
What plug type does Peru use?
Peru uses Type A, Type B, Type C. The supply is 230V at 60Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Peru when travelling from Bolivia?
Peru runs on 230V, the same as Bolivia. Any charger that works at home will work there.
Is the electrical frequency in Peru the same as Bolivia?
Frequency in Peru is 60Hz, while Bolivia uses 50Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.