Travel adapter from Brazil to Guinea-Bissau — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Guinea-Bissau?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Brazil and Guinea-Bissau, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Brazil and Guinea-Bissau share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Brazil (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Guinea-Bissau (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Guinea-Bissau

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

Guinea-Bissau 230 V

Match

Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

Guinea-Bissau 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Guinea-Bissau

In Guinea-Bissau, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Guinea-Bissau can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Guinea-Bissau plug guide