Travel adapter from Guatemala to South Sudan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in South Sudan?

South Sudan uses Type C and Type D and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Guatemala and South Sudan, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Guatemala, you will need a travel adapter for South Sudan. Guatemala uses Type A/Type B plugs, and South Sudan uses Type C/Type D/Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

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

Guatemala (home)

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

South Sudan (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in South Sudan

Voltage

Guatemala 120 V

South Sudan 230 V

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Frequency

Guatemala 60 Hz

South Sudan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in South Sudan

In South Sudan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in South Sudan can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full South Sudan plug guide