Travel Adapter for Cuba: Do You Need One? (Kenya → Cuba)Adapter Needed

If you're heading to Cuba from Kenya, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in Cuba, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for Cuba?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter. Kenya outlets use Type G plugs, while Cuba uses Type A/B/C/L. Because the two don't overlap, your Kenya plugs physically won't fit Cuba's sockets without an adapter. Pick one up before you leave, since airport and hotel prices are usually marked up.

What plugs and sockets does Cuba use?

Cuba uses these power plug types: Type A: two flat parallel pins (ungrounded), the standard North American and Japanese plug; Type B: two flat pins plus a round grounding pin, common in North America; Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe; Type L: three round pins in a row, the Italian standard. Outlets run at 110V and 60Hz. Coming from Kenya (Type G), you'll want a Type A/B/C/L adapter to match these sockets.

Voltage and frequency in Cuba

Cuba supplies 110V at 60Hz, which differs notably from the 240V used in Kenya. This matters most for single-voltage, high-wattage appliances such as hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, and electric kettles. Plugging a 240V-only device into a 110V outlet can overheat or destroy it. Check each device's label: if it reads "INPUT: 100-240V" it handles both and you only need a plug adapter; if it lists a single voltage, bring a voltage converter or leave it home.

Will your devices work in Cuba?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Cuba with just a Type A/B/C/L plug adapter, and no converter is required. The devices to watch are heat-based appliances: hair dryers, flat irons, and travel kettles are often single-voltage and can fail on Cuba's 110V supply. Many travelers simply buy a dual-voltage travel version or rely on the hotel's hair dryer.

What travel adapter should you buy for Cuba?

For Cuba, look for an adapter that converts your Type G plug to Type A/B/C/L. A universal travel adapter is the most flexible choice, since it covers Cuba plus most other destinations and usually adds built-in USB and USB-C ports so you can charge several devices from one socket. If you only ever visit Cuba, a dedicated Type A/B/C/L adapter is smaller and cheaper.

Tips for charging your devices in Cuba

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Cuba outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.