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From Peru to Dominican Republic

Some plugs match

When travelling from Peru to Dominican Republic: Some of your Peru plug types fit in Dominican Republic (A, B). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (230V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.

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Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

Fits

Plug B

Type B

Fits

Plug C

Type C

No fit

Accepted in Dominican Republic

Plug A

Type A

Plug B

Type B

2 of 3 plug type(s) match

You: A, B, C • Dominican Republic: A, B

No fit for: C

Voltage: 230V → 120V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is 120V/60Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets.

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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

Renewables20%
Fossil80%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Peru plug work in Dominican Republic?
Partly. Some of your Peru plug types (Type A, Type B) fit Dominican Republic sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
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 Peru?
Dominican Republic runs on 120V, while Peru uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 120V you will also need a voltage converter.
Is the electrical frequency in Dominican Republic the same as Peru?
Frequency in Dominican Republic is 60Hz, the same as Peru.