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How to use plugs from People Republic of China in Cuba

Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from People Republic of China to Cuba 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

  People Republic of China Cuba  
Voltage: 220V. 110V. icons/exclamation2.gif  
Plugs Type: A, I, G. A, B, C, L. icons/teeth.gif icons/question.gif  
Hertz: 50Hz. 60Hz. icons/note.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 People Republic of China the following plugs are used: (includes Beijing, Shanghai, Chéngdū, Hángzhōu.)

People Republic of China' Plug Type A People Republic of China' Plug Type I People Republic of China' Plug Type G
Plug Type A Plug Type I Plug Type G
People Republic of China' Outlet Type A People Republic of China' Outlet Type I People Republic of China' Outlet Type G
Outlet Type A Outlet Type I Outlet Type G

... and in Cuba you will use: (includes Havana, Santiago, Cienfuegos, Holguín, Varadero, Camagüey.)

Cuba' Plug Type A Cuba' Plug Type B Cuba' Plug Type C Cuba' Plug Type L
Plug Type A Plug Type B Plug Type C Plug Type L
Cuba' Outlet Type A Cuba' Outlet Type B Cuba' Outlet Type C Cuba' Outlet Type L
Outlet Type A Outlet Type B Outlet Type C Outlet Type L

Considerations for the Cuba

We have been informed about new buildings in Cuba using 220V instead of 110V. We could not verify this information enough in order to update our database. Nevertheless, please do exercise special care as connecting a 110V device into a 220V outlet will very likely destroy the electric-device and it is dangerous.

Cuban Classic

Cuban Classic

Voltage

Take care: Cuba uses lower voltage than People Republic of China

Your electric devices from People Republic of China will be expecting 220 Volts, but Cuba grid is of 110 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 110 volts and it provides an outlet with 220 volts for your People Republic of China' 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 Cuba (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 People Republic of China in outlets type B from Cuba back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N from People Republic of China in outlets type B from Cuba
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, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N from People Republic of China in outlets type L from Cuba back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N from People Republic of China in outlets type L from Cuba
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: L.

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, D, G, I, M from People Republic of China in outlets type C, E, F, L from Cuba back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, D, G, I, M from People Republic of China in outlets type C, E, F, L from Cuba
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 People Republic of China in outlets type C, E, F, L from Cuba back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B from People Republic of China in outlets type C, E, F, L from Cuba
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 People Republic of China in outlets type A, B from Cuba back view of generic adapter to use plugs type C, D, E, F, G, M from People Republic of China in outlets type A, B from Cuba
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

No equal Hertz

This is not a big issue. Unless you are using an electric alarm clock or some motors when speed is an issue. Explanation: Some alarm clocks uses the frequency of electricity network to measure time. So, time shifts could be experimented. Almost every home electronic device works perfectly with different Hertz.

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