Travel adapter from Cape Verde to Guyana — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Cape Verde and Guyana, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Cape Verde, you will need a travel adapter for Guyana. Cape Verde uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Guyana uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Cape Verde (home)

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

Guyana (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Guyana

Voltage

Cape Verde 230 V

Guyana 110/220 V

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Frequency

Cape Verde 50 Hz

Guyana 50/60 Hz

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More about plugs in Guyana

In Guyana, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110/220 volts at 50/60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Guyana can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Guyana plug guide