From El Salvador to Latvia
When travelling from El Salvador to Latvia: None of your El Salvador plug types fit in Latvia. 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.
El Salvador
LatviaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Latvia
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Latvia: C, F
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 Latvia
Latvia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Hydropower from the Daugava cascade is Latvia’s largest source, with biomass and natural gas filling the rest. Latvia joined the European synchronous grid in 2025, leaving the post-Soviet BRELL system.
Availability
Excellent.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my El Salvador plug work in Latvia?
- No. None of your El Salvador plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Latvia sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Latvia use?
- Latvia uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Latvia when travelling from El Salvador?
- Latvia runs on 230V, while El Salvador 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 Latvia the same as El Salvador?
- Frequency in Latvia is 50Hz, while El Salvador uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.