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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

120V

Frequency

60Hz

Plugs

A, B


Type A Plug
Type A Socket
Type A
Type B Plug
Type B Socket
Type B

Plugs & sockets in El Salvador

Voltage

120V

Frequency

60Hz

Plugs

A, B


Type A Plug
Type A Socket
Type A
Type B Plug
Type B Socket
Type B

Nicaragua to El Salvador: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed

Whether it's a business trip or a vacation, traveling from Nicaragua to El Salvador requires a quick check on power compatibility. The last thing you want is to arrive and discover your charger doesn't fit the outlets.

Good news: Nicaragua and El Salvador share compatible plug types (Type A and B). Your existing plugs should fit directly into El Salvador's outlets without any adapter needed.

On the voltage front, Nicaragua (120V, 60Hz) and El Salvador (120V, 60Hz) are identical. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.

Don't forget that El Salvador hotel rooms sometimes have a universal shaver socket in the bathroom, but these low-wattage outlets aren't suitable for high-draw devices. For reliable charging, use the standard wall outlets with a proper adapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type A/B plugs, so your devices should fit El Salvador's outlets directly.