From United States to El Salvador
When travelling from United States to El Salvador: Good news: all your United States plug types fit in El Salvador. Voltage matches at 120V. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
United States
El SalvadorYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in El Salvador
Type A
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 adapterAdapters 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.
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
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.