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

Q: What plug is used in China?

China uses Type A and Type C and Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Guinea-Bissau and China both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in China without an adapter or converter.

Guinea-Bissau (home)

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

China (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in China

Voltage

Guinea-Bissau 230 V

China 230 V

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Frequency

Guinea-Bissau 50 Hz

China 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in China

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

Full China plug guide