The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Puerto Rico and Suriname.
| Puerto Rico | Suriname | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B | C, F |
| Voltage | 120V | 127V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Puerto Rico there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Suriname there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Puerto Rico) to Plug Type C
(Suriname)
Socket Type A
(Puerto Rico) to Plug Type F
(Suriname)
In Suriname there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type B
(Puerto Rico) to Plug Type C
(Suriname)
Socket Type B
(Puerto Rico) to Plug Type F
(Suriname)
The voltages found in Puerto Rico (120V) and Suriname (127V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Puerto Rico and Suriname is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.