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Cuba plug type and voltage

Cuba uses Types A, B, C and L outlets at 110 V and 60 Hz. Some outlets in Cuba take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C and L. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.

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

Plug types
A, B, C, L

All are used; check your hotel

Voltage
110 V

U.S. outlets: 120 V

Frequency
60 Hz

U.S.: 60 Hz

Adapter from the U.S.
Sometimes

No converter needed

Quick answer

Cuba uses Types A, B, C and L at 110 V. Some outlets in Cuba take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C and L. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe. Cuba uses 110 V, the same as the United States.

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

Do I need a plug adapter?

Outlets in Cuba
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type L
Plugs
Types A, B, C and L
Voltage
110 V
Frequency
60 Hz
Plug adapter
Sometimes

Some outlets in Cuba take U.S. plugs, but others are Types C and L. Pack a Type C adapter to be safe.

Voltage converter
No converter needed

Cuba uses 110 V, the same as the United States.

The outlets you'll find in Cuba

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 C

Two round pins (the Europlug)

Not grounded · also used in most of Europe, South America and Asia

Type L

Three round pins in a row

Grounded · also used in Italy, Chile

Takes Type C plugs

What to pack for Cuba

  • 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.

Cuba plug FAQ

Cuba uses Types A, B, C and L.

Sources

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

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