The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Costa Rica and Guatemala.
| Costa Rica | Guatemala | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B | A, B, G, I |
| Voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Costa Rica there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Guatemala there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type B
(Guatemala)
Socket Type A
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type G
(Guatemala)
Socket Type A
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type I
(Guatemala)
Guatemala also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Costa Rica. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Guatemala, you will not need an adaptor.
In Guatemala there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type B
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type A
(Guatemala)
Socket Type B
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type G
(Guatemala)
Socket Type B
(Costa Rica) to Plug Type I
(Guatemala)
Guatemala also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Costa Rica. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Guatemala, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in Costa Rica and Guatemala is exactly the same (120V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Costa Rica and Guatemala is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.