Do North American electrical appliances work in Dominican Republic and if not - what adapter is needed?
Coming from Canada, do I need to bring any adapters so that I can recharge my small electronic devices (phones, tablets, etc)?
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No, you don't need any plug or voltage adapters. The Dominican Republic uses the same voltage as Canada, which is 110/120V and 60Hz and the same plug type
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Can American appliances be used in Dominican Republic?
In the Dominican Republic the standard voltage is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in the Dominican Republic, because the standard voltage (110 V) is (more or less) the same as in the United States of America (120 V).How do you know if you need an adapter or converter?
Check the label and/or owner's manual: If it says something similar to \u201cINPUT AC 120 VAC 60 Hz 200 W,\u201d then your gadget is single-voltage and can only be used on 120 V. If you want to use it elsewhere, you'll need a converter.TRAVEL ADAPTERS and Power PLUGS explained | World Travel Tips
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The Dominican Republic, like most of the Caribbean, uses the same plugs and voltage as mainland North America.
Several plug-information websites mention that sockets that accept earthed plugs (with three prongs) are uncommon in the Dominican Republic. There are other sites that disagree with that, but if any or your chargers come with an earthed power cord, you'll want to bring an adapter for that, just in case.
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