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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

240V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in Guinea-Bissau

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C

Papua New Guinea to Guinea-Bissau: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

If you're heading to Guinea-Bissau from Papua New Guinea, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.

Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs, while Guinea-Bissau uses Type C. Since there is no overlap, you will need a travel adapter to plug in your devices. Make sure to pick one up before your trip or at the airport.

The voltage and frequency in Guinea-Bissau (220V, 50Hz) are close to Papua New Guinea (240V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.

Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs and Guinea-Bissau uses Type C. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.