Do I need an adapter from U.S. Virgin Islands to Mexico?

Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards

Your answer: U.S. Virgin Islands → Mexico

Plug adapter
Not needed

Both U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico use Type A, B. Your plug fits the socket as-is.

Voltage converter
Not needed

Both countries are on the same low-voltage standard (110V in U.S. Virgin Islands, 127V in Mexico). Your devices work as-is.

U.S. Virgin Islands uses
Type A
Type B
110V · 60Hz
Mexico uses
Type A
Type B
127V · 60Hz

What this means for your trip

Travelling from U.S. Virgin Islands to Mexico? Easy trip, electrically speaking — you don't need a plug adapter or a voltage converter. Both countries use the same outlet shape and the same voltage standard, so every charger, phone, and laptop you'd normally pack works the moment you land.

Both countries run on Type A/B outlets. You don't need a shape adapter at all — just plug in the way you do at home.

Voltage is the same on both ends (110V vs 127V, 60Hz vs 60Hz), so every charger that works at home works in Mexico without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.

Frequently asked

Do I need a travel adapter for Mexico from U.S. Virgin Islands?
No. Both U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico use Type A/B outlets, so your plug fits the socket as-is.
What type of plug does Mexico use?
Mexico uses Type A and Type B outlets at 127V, 60Hz. Two flat parallel pins. Common in North America, Central America, and Japan.
What's the voltage in Mexico?
Mexico runs on 127V at 60Hz. That's on the low-voltage standard, higher than U.S. Virgin Islands's 110V supply. Most modern phones, laptops, tablets, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (check for "100-240V" on the brick) and work on either. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles will not — bring a dual-voltage travel version or a voltage converter.
Are U.S. Virgin Islands chargers dual-voltage?
Most — but not all. Check the charger brick for a line that reads something like "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz." If you see that, the charger works on either voltage standard and you only need a plug adapter. If it lists just "120V" (or just "230V"), it's single-voltage and can't be plugged straight into the other side without a voltage converter.

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