Bonaire - Power plug, socket & mains voltage in Bonaire

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Bonaire?

When you are going on a trip to Bonaire, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands, has standardized on two plug and socket systems: on the one hand the European type C / type F combination (which is the standard in the Netherlands) and on the other hand, the American type A / type B combination (which is the regional standard in the Caribbean).

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Approximately 75% of households and hotels in Bonaire are equipped with type C/F sockets which supply 220 volts, and about 25% have American-style sockets (type A/B) providing 127 volts.

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