From Puerto Rico to Palestine
When travelling from Puerto Rico to Palestine: None of your Puerto Rico plug types fit in Palestine. 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
PalestineYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Palestine
Type C
Type H
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Palestine: 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 Palestine
Palestine runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and H sockets.
Grid & history
Palestine uses 230V/50Hz for residential supply. A detailed grid breakdown for this country has not yet been published here.
Availability
Power is reliable in cities and major hotels; rural areas may experience occasional outages.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and H plugs (commonly written C/H).
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- Bring a universal adapter that covers Type C and H, you may see more than one socket type in the same building.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Puerto Rico plug work in Palestine?
- No. None of your Puerto Rico plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Palestine sockets (Type C, Type H), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Palestine use?
- Palestine uses Type C, Type H. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Palestine when travelling from Puerto Rico?
- Palestine 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 Palestine the same as Puerto Rico?
- Frequency in Palestine is 50Hz, while Puerto Rico uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.