From Costa Rica to Mongolia
When travelling from Costa Rica to Mongolia: None of your Costa Rica plug types fit in Mongolia. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Costa Rica
MongoliaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Mongolia
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Mongolia: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Mongolia
Mongolia runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
Mongolia’s electricity infrastructure follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Expect stable power in cities and tourist areas. Outside that, brief outages can happen during storms or peak demand.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and F plugs (commonly written C/F). Type F is the recessed Schuko socket: two round holes with earth clips on the rim.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers every socket you’ll see.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Costa Rica plug work in Mongolia?
- No. None of your Costa Rica plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Mongolia sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Mongolia use?
- Mongolia uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Mongolia when travelling from Costa Rica?
- Mongolia runs on 230V, while Costa Rica uses 120V. 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 Mongolia the same as Costa Rica?
- Frequency in Mongolia is 50Hz, while Costa Rica uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.