Cartagena power plugs and voltage
Check your plugs before you fly
Cartagena uses Type A and Type B sockets at 110 V / 60 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- A / B Same as the rest of Colombia
- Voltage
- 110 V Low-voltage grid
- Frequency
- 60 Hz 60 Hz
- Standard
- — Colombia
What to expect in Cartagena
Cartagena uses Type A and B sockets at 110 V / 60 Hz. European and British visitors need an adapter and a voltage check.
Power in Colombia comes mainly from hydro, thermal, renewables. Grid reliability is described as moderate to good.
Good to know: 110 V at 60 Hz.
What to pack for Cartagena
- A travel adapter with Type A and Type B on the socket side.
- A step-up transformer only if you are bringing 230 V appliances from Europe or Asia.
- A device label check: anything marked 100–240 V needs the adapter, nothing else.
The sockets
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