Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types A, B and C. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Peru.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Peru: 230 V, 60 Hz, sockets of Types A, B and C. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters. The grid runs at 60 Hz. Chargers do not care; mains-synchronised clocks and simple motors do.
You will find identical sockets in Bolivia. Travelling further to Argentina and the Falkland Islands means a different adapter. 2 of the 14 destinations in South America share the plug types of Peru.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Types A and C without earth, Type B with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 → |
The 60 Hz supply matters for motors and mains clocks, not for chargers. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Philippines, Laos and Viet Nam.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Peru.
The records list Types A, B and C; the grid supplies 230 V at 60 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
An adapter changes the plug shape only, not voltage or frequency. Peru supplies 230 V at 60 Hz – check the rating plate on your device. How to read a rating plate →
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Peru from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →