Hey, i'm from canada and am going to cuba and was wondering if i need to bring a plug converter?

Question

Hey, i'm from canada and am going to cuba and was wondering if i need to bring a plug converter?

Answer 1

As Richard K said, check what your hotel requires.

Cuba’s electricity is 110 volts, 60Hz, but most hotels and resorts have 220 volts. Electrical outlets take flat plug prongs.

But, there is a mix of electrical currents and plug types in use in Cuba. Around 90% of the hotels and casas particulares use 110 volts current with standard U.S.-style two- or three-prong outlets. However, some outlets are rated 220 volts, particularly in most hotels that cater to many who are from Europe (and the hotel you're going to probably is set up for this). These are usually marked and sometimes accept only two-prong round plugs. It is best that you should have personal appliances rated for 110-volt current, with U.S.-style prongs, or the appropriate converters. It is also a good idea to carry a three-to-two prong adapter for any appliance you have that has a three-prong plug.

So bring BOTH an adapter and a converter just to be on the safe side.

*Also, make sure you bring the right adapter for your appliances. A shaver, curling, dryer, etc require different adapters than chargers and digital equipment.

Answer 2

Both Canada and Cuba use 110, so you don't need a voltage converter.

Cuba has flat-blade and round pin outlets, so you may need a round pin adapter.  

More info:

http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/C...

http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/C...

Answer 3

You quite possibly will.  Although the brochure might say the  electricity  is  110,  same as Canada, the outlets may vary and in some resorts part of the resort may be 110 but other parts 220.  Below is a good page to check.  Also when you get to your room and you are looking for an outlet where your converter or adapter fits  don't give up,  that outlet might be behind a drape, a bed or what have you, they never seem easy to locate.

Answer 4

yes you do i went to cuba too but it also depends where you stay!!! Have fun!