Oaxaca power plugs and voltage

Check your plugs before you fly

Oaxaca uses Type A and Type B sockets at 120 V / 60 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.

Oaxaca uses Type A and B sockets at 127 V / 60 Hz. Boutique hotels in the centre can have limited outlets.

Power in Mexico comes mainly from natural gas, oil, hydro, wind. Grid reliability is described as moderate to good.

Good to know: Both 120/240 V split-phase and 127/220 V three-phase are used.

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.

Voltage, frequency, socket standard and travel notes for the whole country.

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