From Christmas Island to Peru
When travelling from Christmas Island to Peru: None of your Christmas Island plug types fit in Peru. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Christmas Island
PeruYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Peru
Type A
Type B
Type C
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Peru: A, B, C
No fit for: I
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 60Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Peru
Peru is 230V/60Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets, unusual European voltage at North American frequency.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Christmas Island plug work in Peru?
- No. None of your Christmas Island plugs (Type I) fit in Peru sockets (Type A, Type B, Type C), so you will need a travel 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 Christmas Island?
- Peru runs on 230V, the same as Christmas Island. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Peru the same as Christmas Island?
- Frequency in Peru is 60Hz, while Christmas Island uses 50Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.