Travel adapter from Portugal to Guinea — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Guinea?

Guinea uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Portugal and Guinea both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Guinea without an adapter or converter.

Portugal (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Guinea (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Guinea

Voltage

Portugal 230 V

Guinea 230 V

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Frequency

Portugal 50 Hz

Guinea 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Guinea

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

Full Guinea plug guide