An optical connector includes a substrate, a photoelectric element, and a base. The substrate includes a bearing surface. The photoelectric element includes a base, at least one light emitter, and at least one light receiver. The base is positioned on the bearing surface and includes an installing surface substantially perpendicular to the bearing surface. The light emitters and the light receivers are positioned on the installing surface. The optical element includes at least two first lenses and at least two second lenses aligned with the first lenses. The light emitters and the light receivers are aligned with the first lenses.