No plug adapter needed
Your plugs from Mexico (types A and B) fit the sockets in Japan (types A and B).
Travel
Mexico Japan
Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: no converter needed
Japan has 100 V, Mexico has 127 V – your devices work without a converter.
Frequency: different
Japan uses 50/60 Hz, Mexico uses 60 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.
- from: Mexico
- to: Japan
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type A | AB | fits |
| Type B | AB | fits |
- Mexico
- 127 V · 60 Hz
- Japan
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
Japan runs on 100 V – the lowest mains voltage in the world. The east (Tokyo, Tōhoku, Hokkaidō) uses 50 Hz and the west (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Kyūshū) 60 Hz; the border runs roughly along the Fuji River in Shizuoka. Most sockets are two-slot type A, so three-prong type B plugs may need an adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Mexico to Japan?
No plug adapter needed. Your plugs from Mexico (types A and B) fit the sockets in Japan (types A and B).
Do I need a voltage converter from Mexico to Japan?
Voltage: no converter needed. Japan has 100 V, Mexico has 127 V – your devices work without a converter.