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

If you're heading to Guinea-Bissau from Papua New Guinea, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in Guinea-Bissau, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for Guinea-Bissau?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter. Papua New Guinea outlets use Type I plugs, while Guinea-Bissau uses Type C. Because the two don't overlap, your Papua New Guinea plugs physically won't fit Guinea-Bissau's sockets without an adapter. Pick one up before you leave, since airport and hotel prices are usually marked up.

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. Coming from Papua New Guinea (Type I), you'll want a Type C adapter to match these sockets.

Voltage and frequency in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau runs on 220V at 50Hz, very close to Papua New Guinea (240V, 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 a Type C plug adapter, 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?

For Guinea-Bissau, look for an adapter that converts your Type I plug to Type C. A universal travel adapter is the most flexible choice, since it covers Guinea-Bissau plus most other destinations and usually adds built-in USB and USB-C ports so you can charge several devices from one socket. If you only ever visit Guinea-Bissau, a dedicated Type C adapter is smaller and cheaper.

Tips for charging your devices in Guinea-Bissau

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Guinea-Bissau outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.