The Essential Adapter Plug Guide For Bolivia Travellers

If you're travelling to Bolivia, you'll need to bring the right adapter plug to charge your devices. The power sockets in Bolivia accept either a flat blade ungrounded plug (Type A) or a two-pronged ungrounded plug (Type C). If your plug has a different shape, you'll need to purchase a plug adapter. It's recommended that you buy one in your home country, as they can be hard to find in Bolivia.

Type A and Type C sockets are used in Bolivia

If you are travelling to Bolivia, you will need to bring a plug adapter if your appliances are not compatible with type A or type C power sockets. Type A power sockets are recognised by 2 slots next to each other, while type C sockets (also known as Europlugs) are recognised by 2 adjacent holes.

In Bolivia, the standard voltage is 115V or 230V at a frequency of 50Hz. If your appliances are single voltage and do not support 115V, you will need to bring a power converter for Bolivia. However, if your appliance is dual voltage and the plug fits in a Bolivian power outlet, you can use it in Bolivia without needing anything else.

It is a lot easier to purchase adapter plugs or voltage converters in your home country, as they can be a bit of a hassle to find in Bolivia.

The standard voltage in Bolivia is 115/230V

If you're planning a trip to Bolivia, it's important to know that the standard voltage there is 115/230V at a frequency of 50Hz. This is important because if you plan to bring any electrical devices, you'll need to make sure they can handle this voltage to avoid damaging your devices or causing safety hazards.

To understand if your devices will be compatible, check the label on your appliance or the small box attached to the charger plug. If it states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz', your device is multi-voltage and can be used safely in Bolivia. Many modern electronic devices, such as laptop or phone chargers, are multi-voltage, so you may not need a voltage converter for these items.

However, if you have dual voltage devices, such as hair dryers or straighteners, they may have a toggle between 110V and 220V, which you can adjust before plugging into a Bolivian socket. On the other hand, single voltage devices that operate at 120V will require a voltage converter for use in Bolivia. These are typically household kitchen appliances, and you're unlikely to travel with them.

It's worth noting that while most of Bolivia uses 220-230V outlets, some older buildings in La Paz may still have 110V outlets. Always remember to check the local voltage before plugging in your devices to avoid any issues.

Additionally, when it comes to power sockets, Bolivia uses Type A and Type C sockets. Type A sockets accept a flat blade ungrounded plug, while Type C sockets take a two-pronged ungrounded plug. If your plug has a different shape, you will need to purchase a plug adapter. It's recommended to buy adapters and voltage converters in your home country, as they may be harder to find in Bolivia.

You can check if you need a power plug adapter for Bolivia by selecting your country of residence

In Bolivia, power plugs and sockets (also called outlets) of type A and type C are used. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins, while type C plugs have two round pins. The standard voltage in Bolivia is 115V or 230V, and the frequency is 50Hz.

If you are travelling to Bolivia from a country that uses a different type of plug, you will need to purchase a plug adapter. For example, if you are from the United States, you will need an adapter that allows you to use type A and/or type B plugs with type C outlets.

It is important to note that voltage and frequency can vary within Bolivia, so it is recommended to check the voltage and frequency requirements of your devices before plugging them in. Some modern devices, such as mobile phone chargers, laptop chargers, and USB chargers, are typically multi-voltage and can automatically switch to the network voltage. However, high-power devices, such as hair dryers, baby bottle warmers, and kettles, usually do not handle different voltages due to the high currents involved.

In addition to a plug adapter, you may also need a voltage converter for your devices. A plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug, while a voltage converter changes the voltage to match the device's requirements. Voltage converters are typically needed for single voltage devices, such as older versions of hair dryers and straighteners, or household kitchen appliances.

A power plug adapter does not change the current or voltage

In Bolivia, the standard voltage is 115 / 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. In Bolivia, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type A and type C are used.

If you are traveling to Bolivia, you will need to bring a power plug adapter to charge your devices unless your electronics are dual voltage. Dual voltage electronics have two options: 110-120V and 220-240V. They are ideal for travel because they are safe to use at home and abroad, too. Most modern devices such as phones and laptops already have a dual voltage capability built in.

To check whether your device is compatible or not, check the label of your appliance. In the case of a laptop or phone, check the small box attached to the charger plug. If it states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’, it is a multi-voltage device and can be used in Bolivia. Dual voltage appliances (commonly hair-dryers and hair-straighteners) will read 110V/220V and may have a toggle between the two inputs which you can flick over before plugging into a Bolivian socket. Single voltage devices (usually household kitchen appliances) reading 120V will require a voltage converter for Bolivia, however, you are unlikely to be traveling with these kinds of items.

If your device is not dual voltage, you will need a power converter. A power converter is for use with electrical appliances only and should not be used with electronic devices (computers, radios, and battery chargers, etc.).

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If you're travelling to Bolivia, you'll need to check the voltage and type of device you'll be plugging in. Most of Bolivia uses 220-230 volt outlets, but some older buildings in La Paz still use 110 volt outlets. The standard voltage in Bolivia is 115/230V at a frequency of 50Hz.

In Bolivia, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type A and type C are used. So, if your plug has a different shape, you will need to purchase a plug adapter. A plug adapter does not change the current or voltage, so if your appliance is not dual voltage, you will also need a power converter.

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