Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Bolivia uses Types A, B and C, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
For Bolivia the records list Types A, B and C at 230 V and 50 Hz. A converter can stay at home; Bolivia supplies 230 V.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Peru use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Argentina and the Falkland Islands use a completely different system. In South America, 2 of 14 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Bolivia is earthed: Type B yes, Types A and C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types A, B and C | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | usually no adapter | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Bolivia without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Laos, Viet Nam and the Philippines.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types A, B and C.
The records list Types A, B and C; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Bolivia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →