Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Guinea-Bissau.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Guinea-Bissau: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Guinea-Bissau runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Egypt, Angola, Guinea and Cabo Verde. Watch out when moving on: Zimbabwe, Uganda and the Gambia use a completely different system. Across Africa this setup is fairly rare: 7 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type F) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Guinea-Bissau as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Serbia, Andorra, Sweden, Montenegro, the Netherlands and Uzbekistan.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
The records list Types C and F; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Guinea-Bissau runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Guinea-Bissau from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →