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Aruba plug type and voltage

Aruba uses Types A, B and F outlets at 127 V and 60 Hz. Some outlets in Aruba take U.S. plugs, but others are Type F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Plug types
A, B, F

All are used; check your hotel

Voltage
127 V

U.S. outlets: 120 V

Frequency
60 Hz

U.S.: 60 Hz

Adapter from the U.S.
Sometimes

No converter needed

Quick answer

Aruba uses Types A, B and F at 127 V. Some outlets in Aruba take U.S. plugs, but others are Type F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe. Aruba uses 127 V, the same as the United States.

Plug types
Type A, Type B, Type F
Voltage and frequency
127 V, 60 Hz
Adapter from the U.S.
Sometimes
Converter
No converter needed

Do I need a plug adapter?

Outlets in Aruba
Type A
Type B
Type F
Plugs
Types A, B and F
Voltage
127 V
Frequency
60 Hz
Plug adapter
Sometimes

Some outlets in Aruba take U.S. plugs, but others are Type F. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.

Voltage converter
No converter needed

Aruba uses 127 V, the same as the United States.

The outlets you'll find in Aruba

Type A

Two flat parallel pins

Not grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan

Type B

Two flat pins and a round grounding pin

Grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico

Type F

Two round pins with grounding clips (Schuko)

Grounded · also used in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and most of Europe

Takes Type C plugs

What to pack for Aruba

  • A Type C plug adapter, one per device you charge at the same time.
  • A small U.S. power strip, so one outlet charges everything.

Check the label first

Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.

Aruba plug FAQ

Aruba uses Types A, B and F.

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.

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