Cuba with outdoor power supply

View on Amazon.com ➜ What's the electricity and power supply like in Cuba? Although Cuba officially runs on 110V, many of the more modern hotels have 110/220V (dual voltage) outlets to cater to the lucrative European market.

Cuba uses both Type A/B and Type C power outlets. Some hotels will use one type and others another, although plenty use both, sometimes even in the same room! As a result, you'll have to pack the proper adapter to recharge your devices while on the road.

Cuba uses BOTH a 110 and a 220V supply voltage with a 60Hz frequency. Although most hotels in Cuba use 110V power, some of the newer hotels use 220V. The same is true in casa particulars. So bring your regular phone or laptop charger, hairdryer, or shaver to Cuba and charge them from a hotel or a casa particular wall socket.

If you are visiting Cuba from the United States, you should bring a power adapter because US Type A or B outlets may not be readily available. If your device runs on 110 volts or is dual voltage, and the plug fits in a Cuban power outlet, it will work without a plug adapter in Cuba.

Power outlets aren't always safe in Cuba, so always approach with caution when plugging and unplugging your devices. Also, a fuse protected power adapter is advised. What kind of power adapter do I need for Cuba? Type A/B is the North American-style twin rectangular prongs.

The collapse of Cuba's largest power plant, Antonio Guiteras in the northwestern province of Matanzas, is behind the latest blackout. Set up in 1988, it had been undergoing extensive maintenance for days after operating all summer.