From Puerto Rico to Chile
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Chile: None of your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Chile. You will need a travel adapter. 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
ChileYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Chile
Type C
Type L
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Chile: C, L
No fit for: A, 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 Chile
Chile uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and L sockets. Type L is the three-round-pins-in-a-line Italian standard.
Grid & history
Chile’s grid runs north-to-south the length of the country and is now significantly powered by solar (Atacama Desert) and wind, with hydropower in the south. Coal is being phased out.
Availability
Reliable in cities. Earthquakes and Patagonian storms cause occasional outages in those regions.
Sockets & hotels
Type L is the dominant socket. Type C Europlugs fit Type L sockets, just ungrounded. Brazilian Type N plugs also fit.
Energy mix
Solar and wind capacity growing rapidly.
Practical tips
- An Italian/Chilean Type L adapter is the most reliable choice; many universal adapters cover it.
- A Europlug (C) fits most Chilean sockets directly.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Chile?
- No. None of your Puerto Rico plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Chile sockets (Type C, Type L), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Chile use?
- Chile uses Type C, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Chile when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Chile 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 Chile the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Chile is 50Hz, while Puerto Rico uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.