Puerto Rico power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Puerto Rico 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.
- Plug types
- A / B 2 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 120 V Low-voltage grid (100–127 V)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz 60 Hz — Americas, parts of Asia
- National standard
- NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 Grid reliability: Moderate
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Puerto Rico, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. Puerto Rico uses Type A and Type B power plugs. The standard voltage is 120 V and the supply frequency is 60 Hz. electrical standards. Major sources of power generation include oil, natural gas, and an increasing share of renewable energy such as solar and wind. The power grid has faced challenges in recent years, particularly after the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017, which severely damaged infrastructure. Efforts to modernize the grid and improve reliability are ongoing, with a focus on resilience and sustainability. While the power system has shown improvements, it still experiences occasional outages, particularly during extreme weather events.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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Fits American and Japanese flat-pin sockets. For visitors from Europe, the UK, Australia or India.
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