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Guinea-Bissau: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

Guinea-Bissau uses Type C, Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Guinea-Bissau 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 → Guinea-Bissau
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Guinea-Bissau
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Guinea-Bissau
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Guinea-Bissau
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Guinea-Bissau
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Guinea-Bissau
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Guinea-Bissau
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Guinea-Bissau
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Guinea-Bissau
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Guinea-Bissau
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Guinea-Bissau
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Guinea-Bissau

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Guinea-Bissau use?
Guinea-Bissau uses Type C and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F 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.