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How to use plugs from Guatemala in Peru

Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Guatemala to Peru in this page. If you want a report for other countries, re-start the wizard to find to electric adapters for your trip here.

Quick Chart at-a-glance

  Guatemala Peru  
Voltage: 120V. 220V. icons/exclamation2.gif  
Plugs Type: A, B, G, I. A, B, C. icons/teeth.gif icons/question.gif  
Hertz: 60Hz. 60Hz. icons/teeth.gif  

If you are electrical savvy, perhaps the previous chart is all you need. If this is not the case, you can continue reading and discover what the chart is saying!

Plugs and Sockets at each country

In Guatemala the following plugs are used: (includes Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango, Panajachel, Cobán, San Pedro La Laguna, Chichicastenango.)

Guatemala' Plug Type A Guatemala' Plug Type B Guatemala' Plug Type G Guatemala' Plug Type I
Plug Type A Plug Type B Plug Type G Plug Type I
Guatemala' Outlet Type A Guatemala' Outlet Type B Guatemala' Outlet Type G Guatemala' Outlet Type I
Outlet Type A Outlet Type B Outlet Type G Outlet Type I

... and in Peru you will use: (includes Lima, Arequipa, Huaraz, Iquitos, Trujillo, Cajamarca, Puno.)

Peru' Plug Type A Peru' Plug Type B Peru' Plug Type C
Plug Type A Plug Type B Plug Type C
Peru' Outlet Type A Peru' Outlet Type B Peru' Outlet Type C
Outlet Type A Outlet Type B Outlet Type C

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Voltage

Take care: Peru uses higher voltage than Guatemala

Your electric devices from Guatemala will be expecting 120 Volts, but Peru grid is of 220 Volts, this is a substantial difference that requires you to take some extra steps in preparation to your trip:

On the positive side, nowadays many devices will switch automatically to the network voltage and they will work just fine, i.e. mobile phone chargers are typically multi-voltage (but please, do actually check your own). It is important that you pay attention to your device's voltage. Connecting electronics to the wrong voltage, in the luckiest of the cases, the device will break or stop working temporarily; but please don't take this lightly, in the worst of the cases electrocution and fire hazards are a real possibility.

An automatic power supply suitable from 100 Volts to 240 Volts. An automatic power supply suitable from 100 Volts to 240 Volts.

High-power devices don't usually handle different voltages due to the high-currents involved i.e. anything that its main purpose involves generating heat (or cold) like hair driers, baby bottle warmers, kettles, etc. On the contrary, modern low-power devices are likely to auto-detect and auto-adapt to different voltages i.e. usb chargers, laptop chargers, etc.

A hair-dryer showing its consumption of 2000 Watts at 220 Volts A hair-dryer can consume up to 2000 Watts, like the one in the picture above, due to the high power they usually work in one voltage system; this one is suitable for 220-240 Volts systems.

You will need a step down voltage converter a device that can be plugged to 220 volts and it provides an outlet with 120 volts for your Guatemala' device. You will need to pay attention to the maximum power output of the converter and the maximum power consumption of the device.

Plugs Type

Some connectors are used in both countries

You will be able to plug the devices directly in Peru (please read other sections of this reports in regards to voltage, etc.). Perhaps you will need adapters for some sockets, but it is usually easier to find adapters at destination if your plug is already being used in the country. Sometimes different cities uses different systems, you might need to do a bit more of research. If you find more information please let us know.

Adapters

Lists of adapters you can use in your travel:

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N from Guatemala in outlets type B from Peru back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N from Guatemala in outlets type B from Peru
Front Back

This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N into outlets type: B.

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, D, G, I, M from Guatemala in outlets type C, E, F, L from Peru back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, D, G, I, M from Guatemala in outlets type C, E, F, L from Peru
Front Back

This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, D, G, I, M into outlets type: C, E, F, L.

This adapter has a safety protection so you don't plug only one terminal into the adapter while touching the other with your finger, because it is generic, when you buy it pay attention to this safety mechanism. Overall a good adapter that has the earth connection pass-though (notice the metallic connector on the side.)

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B from Guatemala in outlets type C, E, F, L from Peru back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B from Guatemala in outlets type C, E, F, L from Peru
Front Back

This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B into outlets type: C, E, F, L.

A good and solid adapter with earth connection pass-though; because of its construction, it has a good solid grip; On the negative side, two blades plugs are usually 110v, but the two rounded terminals are typically 220v, so please check your device to be sure they will be able to handle the correct voltage when using this adapter.

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type C, D, E, F, G, M from Guatemala in outlets type A, B from Peru back view of generic adapter to use plugs type C, D, E, F, G, M from Guatemala in outlets type A, B from Peru
Front Back

This adapter allows you to use plugs type: C, D, E, F, G, M into outlets type: A, B.

This adapter is probably illegal in some countries, we put it here for educational purposes; it does not have earth connection but it allows earthed plugs to be connected to it. It has no finger-terminal protection. Try to go for a more expensive and safer alternative.

Adapters you can buy

You can buy the following multi-purpose adapters from Amazon. Please also take a look at the recommended gadgets for your trip.

Hertz

Equal Hertz

This is the perfect situation. You will not have any clock shift issue with the same Hertz.

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