You need a plug adapter
Your plugs from France (types C and E) don’t fit the sockets in Mexico (types A and B). Take an adapter to type B.
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France Mexico
Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: different from home
Mexico has 127 V, France has 230 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.
Frequency: different
Mexico uses 60 Hz, France uses 50 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.
- from: France
- to: Mexico
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type C | AB | doesn’t fit |
| Type E | AB | doesn’t fit |
- France
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Mexico
- 127 V · 60 Hz
Many older sockets are two-slot type A, so three-prong plugs may not fit. The nominal voltage is 127 V.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from France to Mexico?
You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from France (types C and E) don’t fit the sockets in Mexico (types A and B). Take an adapter to type B.
Do I need a voltage converter from France to Mexico?
Voltage: different from home. Mexico has 127 V, France has 230 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.