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

Q: What plug is used in Nepal?

Nepal uses Type C and Type D and Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Nepal (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Nepal

Voltage

Guinea-Bissau 230 V

Nepal 230 V

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Frequency

Guinea-Bissau 50 Hz

Nepal 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Nepal

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

Full Nepal plug guide