Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Nicaragua?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from Australia to Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, people are using different power plugs and power outlets that are not compatible with plugs from Australia!
Which types of power plugs are used in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua uses power plugs of type A and B. Power outlets of type I, which are common in Australia, are not in use in Nicaragua.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a country in America (Central America) with about 5.9 Millionen inhabitants on an area of almost 130 000 km². The capital of Nicaragua is Managua (973 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking Spanish and English.
The neighbors of Nicaragua are Costa Rica and Honduras.
TLD: .niCurrency: NIOCountry calling code: +505Country Code : NIWhat is the Electricity Voltage in Nicaragua?
The voltage in Nicaragua is 120 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is lower than the 230 volts in Australia. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in Australia:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Nicaragua, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Nicaragua?
The utility frequency in Nicaragua is 60 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is higher than the 50 Hertz in use in Australia. This difference may not be a problem for most of your devices, but you still have to be cautious:
Devices that either measure time, or are equipped with moving and rotating parts, are particularly dangerous! So, if you plan to use shavers, heaters, kitchen appliances or alarm clocks in Nicaragua, read the instruction manuals to see if these devices are safe to use on the local utility frequency.
If the mains frequency specified in the manual or on the power supply is different from the rate used in Nicaragua, you should not use the device!
