This information may change. Always check the official source.Last verified: August 2026 by Ondřej Kadlec
Sockets and voltage in Ecuador
- Type ANEMA 1-15No earth
- Type BNEMA 5-15Earthed
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- Earthed sockets
- Type B
What you need, by where you are coming from
- Arriving from the United States or CanadaPlugs go straight in and the voltage matches. Nothing to pack.
- Arriving from the UK or IrelandA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
- Arriving from most of continental EuropeA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
- Arriving from Australia or New ZealandA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
Socket types, voltage and frequency are the nominal domestic supply as published in IEC/TR 60083 and the national standards it lists.
Ecuadorian sockets are Type and at 120 V, the American standard.
Sockets in Ecuador are Type and at 120 V, 60 Hz - the American standard, unusual in South America.
- American and Canadian plugs fit straight in. European, British and Australian ones need an adapter.
- 120 V is why European appliances will not run here even through an adapter unless they are marked 100-240 V.
- Neighbouring Peru and Colombia are not the same: Peru runs 220 V through similar-looking sockets, which is a real hazard on an overland trip.
- Unearthed two-slot sockets are common outside newer hotels.
- Highland lodges and Galapagos boats run their own supply, often only for part of the day.
Sources (1)
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