Plug adapter for Mexico from the United Kingdom
What travellers from the United Kingdom need to charge and power their devices in Mexico: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types A and B adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Lower: 127 V
The United Kingdom 230 V → Mexico 127 V. 230 V-only devices need a step-up converter.
Frequency
Different
50 Hz → 60 Hz. Chargers don't mind; mains-timed clocks and some motors may run fast or slow.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
Your devices in Mexico
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Check the label: single-voltage ones need a converter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Weak or won't run on 127 V: use the hotel's |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Leave at home: converters for these are heavy and costly |
| Plug-in clocks, timers, some fans | 50 Hz | May run fast or slow on 60 Hz |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Mexico is 6 h behind of the United Kingdom right now (UTC−6 vs UTC+0, capitals).
- Money
- The Mexican Peso (MXN): 1 GBP = 25.33 MXN (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 64% of the United Kingdom's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Mexico drives on the right (the United Kingdom drives on the left). Look left first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Details
- Next holidays
- 16 Nov Revolution Day · 25 Dec Christmas Day · 1 Jan New Year's Day All 7
- Calling code
- +52