From Costa Rica to Cuba
When travelling from Costa Rica to Cuba: Good news: all your Costa Rica plug types fit in Cuba. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Costa Rica
CubaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Cuba
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Cuba: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 120V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Cuba
Cuba uses 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, broadly North American compatible.
Grid & history
Cuba’s grid is in chronic crisis, aging Soviet-era oil-fired plants, fuel shortages, and limited investment have caused multi-hour scheduled outages nationwide. Tourist hotels usually have generator backup.
Availability
Very unreliable nationwide. Tourist hotels almost always have generators.
Sockets & hotels
Officially Type A/B at 120V, but some older buildings still have 220V sockets (from the Soviet era). Verify before plugging in.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit modern Cuban sockets directly.
- Bring a high-capacity power bank, outages are routine.
- Older buildings may still have 220V Type C sockets in places. Verify voltage first.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Costa Rica plug work in Cuba?
- Yes. Every Costa Rica plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Cuba sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Cuba use?
- Cuba uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Cuba when travelling from Costa Rica?
- Cuba runs on 120V, the same as Costa Rica. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Cuba the same as Costa Rica?
- Frequency in Cuba is 60Hz, the same as Costa Rica.