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Do you need a plug adapter from France to Costa Rica?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from France to Costa Rica. Costa Rica uses Type A/B sockets that France plugs do not fit.
France to Costa Rica
France → Costa Rica
- France plugs
- C E
- Costa Rica sockets
- A B
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 230V → 120V
Socket types in Costa Rica
| Type A | Two flat parallel pins (ungrounded). Common across North America and Japan. |
|---|---|
| Type B | Two flat pins plus a round grounding pin. The grounded North American plug. |
Costa Rica runs at 120V, lower than France’s 230V. Dual-voltage chargers are fine; single-voltage high-draw devices may underperform.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from France to Costa Rica?
Yes. Costa Rica uses Type A/B sockets, which France plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on Costa Rica’s voltage?
Costa Rica runs at 120V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.