The grid in Suriname works at 110 V and 60 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types A and B. The grid in Suriname delivers 110 V. Dual-voltage gear copes; single-voltage 230 V devices do not. 60 Hz rather than 50 Hz matters only for motors and timers, not for power supplies.
You will find identical sockets in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Ecuador. Travelling further to Uruguay, French Guiana and Argentina means a different adapter. 5 of the 14 destinations in South America share the plug types of Suriname.
Protective earth
Grounded and ungrounded sockets may occur
Suriname has sockets with a protective earth (Type B) and without (Type A). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
Types A and B – that is what you will find in Suriname (110 V, 60 Hz).
What voltage does Suriname use?
At 110 V it depends on the rating plate: “100–240 V” is fine, single-voltage gear is not.
An adapter changes the plug shape only, not voltage or frequency. Suriname supplies 110 V at 60 Hz – check the rating plate on your device. How to read a rating plate →
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.