From Puerto Rico to Kenya
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Kenya: None of your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Kenya. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V 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
KenyaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Kenya
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Kenya: G
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 240V
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 Kenya
Kenya is 240V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the British three-pin standard.
Grid & history
Kenya runs one of Africa’s most renewable-heavy grids, geothermal from the Rift Valley (Olkaria) provides about 40% of generation, with hydropower, wind, and growing solar making up most of the rest.
Availability
Reliable in Nairobi and tourist areas. Brief outages can occur in rural areas during the rainy seasons.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal. UK plugs fit perfectly.
Energy mix
Geothermal is the largest single source.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for non-UK plugs.
- A power bank is useful on safari days when sockets are scarce.
- Voltage is 240V; modern chargers handle it.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Kenya?
- No. None of your Puerto Rico plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Kenya sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Kenya use?
- Kenya uses Type G. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Kenya when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Kenya runs on 240V, while Puerto Rico uses 120V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Kenya the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Kenya is 50Hz, while Puerto Rico uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.