Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Mexico to Nicaragua?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Mexico and Nicaragua.

MexicoNicaragua
Plug TypesAA
Voltage127V120V
Frequency of electrical current60Hz60Hz

Plug Adaptors

Mexico uses Plug Type A.

Your Appliance has Plug Type A

No adaptor needed

Nicaragua uses Socket Type A, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Mexico. You will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Mexico (127V) and Nicaragua (120V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Mexico and Nicaragua is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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