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Curaçao: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
127V
Frequency
50Hz

Curaçao uses Type A, Type B outlets at 127V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Curaçao need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed United States → Curaçao
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed Canada → Curaçao
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices United Kingdom → Curaçao
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Check devices Australia → Curaçao
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Germany → Curaçao
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices France → Curaçao
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Check devices Italy → Curaçao
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Spain → Curaçao
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Netherlands → Curaçao
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices Ireland → Curaçao
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Check devices Switzerland → Curaçao
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices Belgium → Curaçao

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Curaçao use?
Curaçao uses Type A and Type B outlets at 127V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Curaçao?
Curaçao runs on 127V at 50Hz — that's the low-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Curaçao?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.