Travel Adapter for Guinea-Bissau: Do You Need One? (Mozambique → Guinea-Bissau)Adapter Needed

Traveling from Mozambique to Guinea-Bissau means crossing into a different electrical system. Here's a complete breakdown of the sockets, voltage, and the right adapter to bring for Guinea-Bissau, so nothing you packed ends up useless at the hotel.

Do you need a travel adapter for Guinea-Bissau?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Guinea-Bissau's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does Guinea-Bissau use?

Guinea-Bissau uses the following power plug: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe. Outlets run at 220V and 50Hz. Since Mozambique also uses Type C, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau runs on 220V at 50Hz, the same as Mozambique (220V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.

Will your devices work in Guinea-Bissau?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Guinea-Bissau with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 220V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for Guinea-Bissau?

Because Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.

Tips for charging your devices in Guinea-Bissau

Many Guinea-Bissau hotel bathrooms have a low-wattage "shaver only" socket that is fine for razors and toothbrushes but not for charging phones or running hair dryers. Use the main wall outlets with your adapter for everything else.