From Puerto Rico to Bangladesh
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Bangladesh: Some of your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Bangladesh (A). Bring a compact adapter for the others. 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.
Puerto Rico
BangladeshYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Bangladesh
Type A
Type C
Type G
Type M
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Bangladesh: A, C, G, M
No fit for: 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 Bangladesh
Bangladesh is 230V/50Hz with Type A, C, G, and M sockets, outlet types vary widely by building.
Grid & history
Bangladesh’s grid expanded rapidly in the 2010s, reaching most of the population. Natural gas dominates generation; coal and growing solar make up most of the rest. Outages still occur during peak summer demand.
Availability
Reliable in Dhaka and Chittagong; rural and small-town outages common during peak load.
Sockets & hotels
Bring a universal adapter, outlets of all four types coexist depending on building era.
Energy mix
Gas-dominated; solar growing.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering A, C, G, and M is the safest choice.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Bangladesh?
- Partly. Some of your Puerto Rico plug types (Type A) fit Bangladesh sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Bangladesh use?
- Bangladesh uses Type A, Type C, Type G, Type M. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Bangladesh when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Bangladesh runs on 230V, while Puerto Rico 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 Bangladesh the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Bangladesh is 50Hz, while Puerto Rico uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.