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Power adapters for Puerto Rico

If planning a vacation it's useful to know if you can use any common electronics when you arrive. By not knowing which power socket to expect you could pack the wrong power charger, leaving you having to purchase a potentially expensive adaptor when you're there. Complicated combinations of standards and voltages can all lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country, especially if you've never been there before. With only a handful of different types of sockets used throughout the world this guide shows exactly what you'll need in advance to charge your electronics in Puerto Rico. This page has links to step-by-step instructions which shows exactly which power adapters you'll need to power your devices when you're visiting Puerto Rico by using their standard B or A type Puerto Rican 120 volt 60Hz power outlets, a majority of Puerto Ricans will use the Type B plug outlets. When travelling you'll discover that power adapters will vary regionally therefore please read the Wiki Connections global power adapters list where you'll find a full list of charging devices in different regions and countries.

What is the best power adapter for Puerto Rico?

The best power adapter for Puerto Rico is a Type B plug adapter which is suitable for powering any 120 volt device or appliance. [2]

What is the best power adapter for Puerto Rico?

What is a power adapter?

Power adapters are small and cheap plastic adapters that allow a Puerto Rican power outlet to accept a power plug from an appliance from a foreign country. [3]

Do I need a power adapter for Puerto Rico?

This will depend on the shape of plug you are using in Puerto Rico and the location you are travelling from.

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What does a power adapter for a Puerto Rican power outlet do?

A power adapter for a Puerto Rican power outlet allows a visitor from another country to use their own electrical appliances in Puerto Rico by adapting the shape of the power plug from one type to another.

Will a power adapter change the voltage in Puerto Rico?

No, a power adapter only adapts the shape of a plug to fit into a 120 volt Puerto Rican power outlet and is unable to convert the power to a different voltage. Should you wish to safely use any 220, 230 or 240 volt device you will also need a more expensive step up power converter for Puerto Rico.

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Where to buy a power adapter for Puerto Rico

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Where to buy a power adapter for Puerto Rico



Where to buy a power adapter in Puerto Rico

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Where to buy a power adapter in Puerto Rico



  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia entry about Puerto Rico.
  2. Type B plug adapter - US and Japanese 3 pinned Type B plug adapters have a single unearthed round pin along with 2 shorter parallel rectangular flat blades containing holes in each blade, between $5 to $10 USD (under £10 GBP / under C$5).
  3. Wikipedia - power adaptor