From French Guiana to Equatorial Guinea
All plugs match
When travelling from French Guiana to Equatorial Guinea: Good news: all your French Guiana plug types fit in Equatorial Guinea. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
French Guiana
Equatorial GuineaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Equatorial Guinea
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Equatorial Guinea: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
SEGESA supplies the country from a mix of natural gas (the country is a gas exporter) and hydropower.
Availability
Reliable in Malabo and Bata.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Renewables40%
Fossil60%
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my French Guiana plug work in Equatorial Guinea?
- Yes. Every French Guiana plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Equatorial Guinea sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Equatorial Guinea use?
- Equatorial Guinea uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Equatorial Guinea when travelling from French Guiana?
- Equatorial Guinea runs on 230V, the same as French Guiana. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Equatorial Guinea the same as French Guiana?
- Frequency in Equatorial Guinea is 50Hz, the same as French Guiana.