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Do you need a plug adapter from Costa Rica to United States?
No adapter needed
Plugs from Costa Rica fit sockets in United States. Both use Type A/B, so you will not need an adapter.
Costa Rica to United States
Costa Rica → United States
- Costa Rica plugs
- A B
- United States sockets
- A B
- Adapter
- Not required
- Voltage
- 120V → 120V
Voltage is broadly compatible: Costa Rica uses 120V, United States uses 120V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Costa Rica to United States?
No. Both Costa Rica and United States use Type A/B sockets, so your plugs will fit.
Will my devices work on United States’s voltage?
United States runs at 120V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.