From Puerto Rico to Israel
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Israel: None of your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Israel. 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
IsraelYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Israel
Type C
Type H
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Israel: C, H
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 Israel
Israel is 230V/50Hz with Type C and H sockets. Type H is unique to Israel, three round pins in a Y shape.
Grid & history
Israel’s grid runs primarily on natural gas (since the Tamar and Leviathan offshore fields came online) with rapidly growing solar in the Negev. The grid is islanded, no cross-border interconnects.
Availability
Excellent reliability nationwide.
Sockets & hotels
Type H sockets typically accept both Type H and Type C (Europlug) plugs. Older sockets are Type H-only; bring a dedicated Israeli adapter if your plugs are anything else.
Energy mix
Natural gas dominates; solar growing.
Practical tips
- A Type C Europlug fits most modern Israeli sockets directly.
- For older buildings or any non-C plug, bring a dedicated Type H adapter (less common in universal kits).
- Voltage is 230V; modern chargers are fine.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Israel?
- No. None of your Puerto Rico plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Israel sockets (Type C, Type H), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Israel use?
- Israel uses Type C, Type H. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Israel when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Israel 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 Israel the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Israel is 50Hz, while Puerto Rico uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.