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

Q: What plug is used in Mauritius?

Mauritius uses Type C and Type E and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Mauritius (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Mauritius

Voltage

Guinea-Bissau 230 V

Mauritius 230 V

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Frequency

Guinea-Bissau 50 Hz

Mauritius 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Mauritius

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

Full Mauritius plug guide