The information here is based on guidance from local electricity authorities, international standards such as the IEC, and insights from fellow travellers worldwide.
Sockets in Guinea-Bissau
In Guinea-Bissau, you’ll find Type C plugs and sockets.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Guinea-Bissau
We’ve reviewed and tested a wide range of adaptors ourselves. Safety, charging speed and durability were all compared. This is the one we trust and recommend.
No adaptor with you and already abroad? You’re not out of options — many airports and local shops sell them. Still, bringing your own is the simplest way to avoid paying over the odds or ending up with something that barely works.
Guinea-Bissau is usually visited together with Guinea and Senegal. It’s a good idea to check those pages too — plug types and voltage may differ.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
A voltage converter only helps if the supply is different. In Guinea-Bissau the mains voltage lines up with the UK, so there’s no need.
Before you plug in abroad, make sure to check the voltage label. Devices marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ can handle different voltages, so no converter needed.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
It’s often the overlooked bits of kit that help the most. A luggage scale spares you the stress of overweight bags, a power bank keeps you going when outlets are scarce, and packing cubes keep everything in its place. We’ve tested them on the road, and they really earn their keep.
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