🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter.
The voltage is 110/220V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
- Type A: Two flat parallel pins (no earth)
- Type B: Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type L: Three round pins in a row (Italian)
🕒 Time difference
Cuba is 5 hours behind the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP).
Around 10% is appreciated.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Spanish. Dialling code: +53.
Quick answers for Cuba
Places in Cuba
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Cuba?
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter. The voltage is 110/220V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
What plug type does Cuba use?
Cuba uses type A, B, C, L: type A – Two flat parallel pins (no earth); type B – Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin; type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type L – Three round pins in a row (Italian). The voltage is 110/220V at 60Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Cuba?
Cuba is 5 hours behind the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cuba?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Cuba?
The Cuban peso (CUP).
Do you tip in Cuba?
Around 10% is appreciated.
What is the dialling code for Cuba?
+53. From a UK phone, dial +53 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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