Travel adapter from Guyana to Nigeria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Nigeria?

Nigeria uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Guyana and Nigeria, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Guyana, you will need a travel adapter for Nigeria. Guyana uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Nigeria uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Guyana (home)

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

Nigeria (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Nigeria

Voltage

Guyana 110/220 V

Nigeria 230 V

Match

Frequency

Guyana 50/60 Hz

Nigeria 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Nigeria is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Nigeria plug guide