Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Honduras?
Honduras uses Type A and Type B sockets at 120 V, 60 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from the US, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK, Europe and Australia you need a Type B adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the UK, Europe and Australia also need a voltage converter.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Works | Works | Nothing |
| The UK | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.co.uk) |
| Europe | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Works | Works | Nothing |
| Japan | Works | Works | Nothing |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for 100–127 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Honduras
22 other countries and territories in Central America & Caribbean have exactly the same socket types (of 33 in the region).
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Honduras use?
Honduras uses Type A and Type B sockets. Type A: two flat parallel pins. Type B: two flat parallel pins and a round earth pin.
What is the voltage in Honduras?
Honduras runs on 120 V at 60 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Honduras?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 120 V is fine. Chargers from the US, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK, Europe and Australia you need a Type B plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Honduras?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 220–240 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in Central America & Caribbean
Same plugs and voltage as Honduras
Socket types: Type A Type B · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.