Travel Adapter for Belize
& Belizean Plug Types
Belize Plug Types & Outlets
- Voltage
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110 / 220 V
- Frequency
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60 Hz
Belize uses plug types B and G with matching outlets. Voltage: 110 / 220 V, Frequency: 60 Hz.
Your American (type A/B) plugs will fit the most common (but not all) of the Belizean outlets.
Type A/B outlets are the most common so you should not need a plug adapter.
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Adapter Required?
(See recommended adapters) - No ! (Most outlets)
USA to Belize Plug Adapters
Our Adapter Recommendation
You should not need a plug adapter as the most common outlets are the same type A/B as the American ones. You may however be presented with any one of the outlets shown (types B and G). In addition to our primary recommendation you might want to consider the secondary travel adapters shown below if you want to be absolutely certain of being able to plug in and access power anywhere.
Our recommendations for the best US to Belize travel adapters ensure that you'll always be able to connect your American type A/B plugs to the Belizean type B and G outlets.
Other Travel Adapters You May Find Useful in Belize
These are particularly important to consider if you have critical equipment (eg medical) to plug in and can't verify exactly what outlets will be present at your destination and need to cover all the possibilities.
Choosing the Right Power Adapter
Having overcome the pesky differences in plug types and outlet configurations you now need to decide what sort of adapter suits your own, specific needs.
If you decide to buy an adapter, here are some useful features to consider:
- Grounded vs ungrounded adapters
- Multiplug adapters
- Extensions / power strip adapters (great for families)
- Integral USB / USB-C ports for charging devices like phones and tablets
- Dedicated charging hubs with multiple ports
- USB-C port with power delivery (PD) using GaN technology for laptop charging up to 140W
- Universal adapters (any plug to any outlet) for the ultimate in versatility
- Combined transformer / adapters
Belize Electrical Supply
Belize uses plug types B and G with matching outlets.
The electrical supply voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.
Voltage Converters
Please be aware that whilst a power adapter will allow you to physically insert a US plug into a Belizean outlet it will not change the voltage or frequency of the local mains supply.
Voltage - Multiple voltages are in use in Belize (110 V / 220 V). It is therefore necessary to verify what the voltage is locally before plugging in an appliance. Some countries use different outlets for the different voltages but this is not always the case so always check first. US appliances will generally operate satisfactorily with a voltage in the range 114-126 V. Many appliances will also operate without a problem at lower voltages as well as at 127 V but you should check the voltage requirements of sensitive or critical equipment. Single-voltage appliances designed for 120 V will require a transformer or voltage converter to operate safely on a supply voltage over 220 V as this is well over the normal US range. It is extremely dangerous to attempt to operate appliances at voltages that are higher than they are rated for and it could result in damage to the appliance, fire and serious injury to the operator
Frequency - Belize operates at 60 Hz, the same as the US. Frequency compatibility is therefore not a problem for US appliances.
Most modern travel gadgets, chargers and laptops are dual voltage and will work worldwide; check the appliance or power supply for an input such as 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
If you have equipment that is not compatible with the Belizean supply voltage, check our transformers page for further information and available options for transformers and power converters that you can use in Belize. Voltage converters and transformers only change the voltage, not the frequency, of the supply. Changing the frequency requires specialist frequency-conversion equipment, which is not normally practical for travelers.
If you need to take items like hair dryers / straighteners that draw high current then see our hair straighteners page for information on how it can affect your choice of travel adapter.
Belize Plug Type Specifications
Plug Type B
NEMA 5-15 class I grounded, rated at 15A. Commonly found in Central and North America.
The plug has 2 flat blades 1.5mm thick, 15.9 - 18.3 mm long and 6.3mm wide spaced 12.7mm apart. There is also a 4.8mm round or U shaped ground pin which is 3.2mm longer than the 2 blades in order to ensure that the appliance is grounded before the live electrical connection is made. The ground pin is offset from the 2 blades by 11.9mm.
The blades are uninsulated, making them dangerous as a partially pulled out plug can remain connected but the blades are exposed and could be touched, particularly by the fingers of a small child.
Plug Type G
Type G plugs have 3 rectangular pins in a triangular configuration, and are rated at 13A. The live and neutral pins are 4mm x 6.35mm, 17.7mm long and spaced 22.2mm apart. The ground pin is 4mm x 8mm, 22.7mm long and offset by 22.2mm.
The live and neutral pins are insulated and the plugs individually fused. The outlets have safety shutters preventing access to the live and neutral until they are opened by the insertion of the (longer) ground pin. This makes type G plugs one of the safest designs in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Travel Adapters for Belize
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Belize uses type B and G plugs. Type A/B are the most commonly used.
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Belize uses type B and G outlets. Type A/B are the most commonly used.
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American travelers should not need a plug adapter as the most common outlets are the same type A/B as found in the US. Some US appliances may require a voltage converter.
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Multiple voltages are used in Belize (110 V / 220 V). Many travel gadgets are dual voltage and will work worldwide; check the appliance or power supply for an input such as 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. The normal US voltage range is 114-126 V. Many appliances will also operate without a problem at lower voltages, but you should check the voltage requirements of critical or sensitive equipment. Single-voltage appliances designed for 120 V will require a voltage converter or transformer to operate safely with a supply of 220 V or higher. Do not plug a 120 V-only appliance into a 220 -240 V supply - it is dangerous.
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As American travelers don't need a plug adapter you should be able to use your normal charging equipment.