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French Guiana: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

French Guiana uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to French Guiana need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → French Guiana
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → French Guiana
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → French Guiana
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → French Guiana
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → French Guiana
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → French Guiana
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → French Guiana
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → French Guiana
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → French Guiana
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → French Guiana
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → French Guiana
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → French Guiana

Frequently asked

What type of plug does French Guiana use?
French Guiana uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in French Guiana?
French Guiana runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for French Guiana?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.