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Belize Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

Belize uses Type A, B and G sockets. The mains supply is 110 V or 220 V, depending on where you are, at 60 Hz.

Type A, B, G110 / 220 V60 Hz

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Do you need a travel adapter for Belize?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Belize, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.

Belize uses 110 V or 220 V in different places. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check the local socket supply before use.

United States to Belize in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Belize, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.

Belize uses 110 V or 220 V in different places. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check the local socket supply before use.

United Kingdom to Belize in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyType A🇦🇺AustraliaType A🇨🇦CanadaCheck outlet🇮🇳IndiaType A🇨🇳ChinaType A🇯🇵JapanCheck outlet🇫🇷FranceType A🇧🇷BrazilType A🇿🇦South AfricaType A🇨🇭SwitzerlandType A

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in Belize

Type A

The American Two-Prong

2 flat parallel pins · ungrounded

Type B

The American Three-Prong

2 flat pins + 1 round ground pin · grounded

Type G

The British

3 rectangular pins + a fuse inside · grounded

Will your devices work in Belize?

Sockets in Belize supply 110 V or 220 V. Find the "input" line on each device or its charger. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check that the input frequency also covers 60 Hz. An adapter changes the plug shape, not the voltage or frequency. For switchable devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions before plugging in.

  • Often rated 100–240 V; confirm on the charger: phone charger, laptop charger, camera battery charger.

  • Check the label first: electric toothbrush, electric shaver, CPAP machine, hair straightener / curler.

  • Usually single voltage: hair dryer, kettle / coffee maker, anything with a heating element.

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