How to use plugs from Mexico in United States of America

Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Mexico to United States of America 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

	Mexico	United States of America
Voltage:	127V.	120V.
Plugs Type:	A.	A, B.
Hertz:	60Hz.	60Hz.

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 Mexico the following plugs are used: (includes Oaxaca, Cancún, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Mérida.)

Plug Type A

Outlet Type A

... and in United States of America you will use: (includes Washington, New York, Las Vegas, Disneyland, Los Angeles, Chicago.)


Plug Type A	Plug Type B

Outlet Type A	Outlet Type B

Liberty

Voltage

Similar voltage

The voltage is not exact, but the difference is usually tolerable by electrical devices. Its mostly safe to plug your electrical apparatus from Mexico in United States of America without a voltage adapter. If you have any concerns with a special device i.e. a medical device, you probably want to seek further professional help.

Plugs Type

Some connectors are used in both countries

You will be able to plug the devices directly in United States of America (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.