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Cuba Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

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

Type A, B, C, L110 / 220 V60 Hz

Plugbert's take Italian sockets come in 10 A and 16 A sizes. Check which design your adapter supports.

Do you need a travel adapter for Cuba?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Cuba, 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.

Cuba 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 Cuba in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) don't fit the Type A, B, C and L sockets in Cuba. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits 2 of the 4 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type B (US 3-pin) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

Cuba 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 Cuba 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 Cuba

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 C

The Europlug

2 round pins · ungrounded

Type L

The Italian

3 round pins in a straight line · grounded

Will your devices work in Cuba?

Sockets in Cuba 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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