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United States vs Mexico
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between United States and Mexico, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | United States | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type A/B | Type A/B |
| Voltage | 120V | 127V |
| Frequency | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 911 | 911 |
| Police | 911 | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 | 911 |
| Tap water | Safe | Bottled only |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) | Mexican Peso (MXN, $) |
| Dialing code | +1 | +52 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 to UTC-10 | UTC-6 to UTC-8 |
| Best season | Spring and autumn are the easiest seasons for many city trips because temperatures are milder and crowds are lower. Summer is popular for national parks and beaches, while winter is best for ski regions and warm-weather states such as Florida, Arizona and Hawaii. | November to April is the most comfortable dry season for many beach and city trips. Summer can be hot and rainy, while hurricane risk matters for Caribbean and Pacific coastal plans from late summer into autumn. |
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United States travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for United States.
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Mexico travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Mexico.