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

Q: What plug is used in Israel?

Israel uses Type C and Type H plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Guinea-Bissau and Israel both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Israel 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

Israel (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type H Three pins in Y-shape 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Israel

Voltage

Guinea-Bissau 230 V

Israel 230 V

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Frequency

Guinea-Bissau 50 Hz

Israel 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Israel

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

Full Israel plug guide