From United States to Ecuador
When travelling from United States to Ecuador: Good news: all your United States plug types fit in Ecuador. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
United States
EcuadorYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Ecuador
Type A
Type B
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Ecuador: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 120V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Ecuador
Ecuador is 120V/60Hz with Type A and B sockets, the North American standard.
Grid & history
Hydropower from the Andes (notably Coca Codo Sinclair on the Amazon side) is the largest source. The grid has matured significantly since the 2010s build-out.
Availability
Reliable in Quito, Guayaquil, and the Galápagos.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates.
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.