Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Myanmar to Guatemala

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Myanmar and Guatemala share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 120 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Myanmar (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Guatemala (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Guatemala

Voltage
Myanmar 230 V
Guatemala 120 V
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Frequency
Myanmar 50 Hz
Guatemala 60 Hz
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More about plugs in Guatemala

In Guatemala, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Guatemala can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Guatemala plug guide