The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Antigua and Peru.
| Antigua | Peru | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B | A, B, C |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Antigua there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Peru there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Antigua) to Plug Type B
(Peru)
Socket Type A
(Antigua) to Plug Type C
(Peru)
Peru also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Antigua. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Peru, you will not need an adaptor.
In Peru there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type B
(Antigua) to Plug Type A
(Peru)
Socket Type B
(Antigua) to Plug Type C
(Peru)
Peru also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Antigua. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Peru, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Antigua (230V) and Peru (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Antigua and Peru is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.