From Cuba to Dominican Republic
When travelling from Cuba to Dominican Republic: Good news: all your Cuba plug types fit in Dominican Republic. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Cuba
Dominican RepublicYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Dominican Republic
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Dominican Republic: 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 Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is 120V/60Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets.
Grid & history
The DR’s grid is gas-and-oil dominated, with growing solar and wind. Reliability has improved significantly over the last decade but residential apagones (outages) still occur.
Availability
Reliable in Santo Domingo and tourist resorts.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American plus Type C Europlug fit in many modern sockets.
Energy mix
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.
- A power bank is useful in residential areas.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Cuba plug work in Dominican Republic?
- Yes. Every Cuba plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Dominican Republic sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Dominican Republic use?
- Dominican Republic uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Dominican Republic when travelling from Cuba?
- Dominican Republic runs on 120V, the same as Cuba. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Dominican Republic the same as Cuba?
- Frequency in Dominican Republic is 60Hz, the same as Cuba.