Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
120V
Frequency
220V
Plugs
A, B, C, F
Plugs & sockets in Portugal
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Suriname to Portugal: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Suriname to Portugal? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.
Since Suriname and Portugal both support Type C, F plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.
Be aware that Suriname runs on 120V at 220V, while Portugal uses 230V at 50Hz. This voltage difference matters for appliances like hair dryers, curling irons, and electric shavers that aren't dual-voltage. Check the label on your devices. If it says "100-240V," you're fine. Otherwise, you'll need a voltage 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.


