The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Nicaragua and El Salvador.
| Nicaragua | El Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A | A, G, I, J, L |
| Voltage | 120V | 115V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Nicaragua uses Plug Type A.
In El Salvador there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type G
(El Salvador)
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type I
(El Salvador)
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type J
(El Salvador)
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type L
(El Salvador)
El Salvador also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Nicaragua. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of El Salvador, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Nicaragua (120V) and El Salvador (115V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Nicaragua and El Salvador is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.