Plugs in Montevideo
What plugs are used in Montevideo?
In case of traveling to Montevideo you should know that the type of plugs used in this region are type C, F and L, which are used throughout the territory of Uruguay.
In addition to the type of sockets used in Montevideo, the characteristics of the electrical current used in Uruguay must also be taken into account, since this country has a voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50 Hz.
Types of sockets in Montevideo (Uruguay)
As mentioned above, in Uruguay and consequently in Montevideo, 3 types of plugs (C, F and L) are used, which have the following shapes and characteristics:
Type C
- Number of pins: 2
- Grounding: No
- Amps: 2.5, 10 and 16
Type F
- Number of pins: 2
- Grounding: Yes
- Amps: 16
Type L
- Number of pins: 3
- Grounding: Yes
- Amps: 10 and 16
Can I use any electronic device in an Montevideo?
No, because to be able to use any appliance that needs electrical current will depend on the type of appliance and its country of origin.
That is to say, in case you want to use electrical appliances from your country in the electric current of any locality in Uruguay , for example in Montevideo, it is recommended that the voltage of the plugs of the country of origin is similar to that of Uruguay (220 Volts).
Therefore, if the voltage in the country of origin is higher than in Montevideo, a voltage converter should be used in order to avoid overloading. And in case it is lower, the appliance will probably operate at lower performance or not at all.
However, this does not apply to all appliances, since there are electrical appliances that are manufactured to withstand the different electrical voltages and frequencies that exist. These divices can be used in any plug in Montevideo or any city or country in the world.
Normally the devices that can be used without problem in any socket regardless of its electrical current are usually the chargers of computers, smart watches, phones, cameras or similar.
