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Do you need a travel adapter the US to Mexico?

You may not need an adapter

At least one of your the US plug types fits sockets in Mexico. An adapter is still worth carrying as backup.

Sockets in Mexico
Type AType B
Voltage
120 V → 127 V
✓ Voltage is the same (127 V) in both, so a plug adapter is all you need - no converter.

Mexico is one of the easiest trips for Americans on the power side: it uses the same flat Type A/B plugs and runs on 127V, almost identical to the US 120V. No adapter, no converter.

Will your devices work in Mexico?
📱
Phone charger
Fine - voltage matches
✓ OK
💻
Laptop charger
Fine - voltage matches
✓ OK
📷
Camera charger
Fine - voltage matches
✓ OK
🨥
Electric toothbrush
Fine - voltage matches
✓ OK
💨
Hair dryer / straightener
Fine - voltage matches
✓ OK

What to pack

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans need an adapter in Mexico?

No, Mexico uses the same Type A/B plugs as the US.

Is Mexican voltage safe for US devices?

Yes, 127V is almost identical to the US 120V.

What plug does Mexico use?

Types A and B, at 127V / 60Hz.

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