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From Puerto Rico to El Salvador

All plugs match

When travelling from Puerto Rico to El Salvador: Good news: all your Puerto Rico plug types fit in El Salvador. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.

Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
El SalvadorEl Salvador

Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

Fits

Plug B

Type B

Fits

Accepted in El Salvador

Plug A

Type A

Plug B

Type B

2 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: A, B • El Salvador: A, B

Voltage: 120V → 120V

Same voltage

Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz

Same frequency

You may not need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.

About electricity in El Salvador

El Salvador runs on 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets.

SV

Grid & history

El Salvador’s grid is significantly geothermal (Ahuachapán, Berlín plants) plus hydropower and oil. The country has invested in geothermal expansion since the 1970s.

Availability

Reliable.

Sockets & hotels

Standard North American sockets.

Energy mix

Renewables70%
Fossil30%

Geothermal is a major source.

Practical tips

  • US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
  • The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Puerto Rico plug work in El Salvador?
Yes. Every Puerto Rico plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in El Salvador sockets without an adapter.
What plug type does El Salvador use?
El Salvador uses Type A, Type B. The supply is 120V at 60Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for El Salvador when travelling from Puerto Rico?
El Salvador runs on 120V, the same as Puerto Rico. Any charger that works at home will work there.
Is the electrical frequency in El Salvador the same as Puerto Rico?
Frequency in El Salvador is 60Hz, the same as Puerto Rico.