From Panama to Peru
When travelling from Panama to Peru: Good news: all your Panama plug types fit in Peru. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
Panama
PeruYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Peru
Type A
Type B
Type C
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Peru: A, B, C
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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 Panama plug work in Peru?
- Yes. Every Panama plug type (Type A, Type B) 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 Panama?
- Peru runs on 230V, while Panama 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 Peru the same as Panama?
- Frequency in Peru is 60Hz, the same as Panama.