From French Guiana to Svalbard and Jan Mayen
When travelling from French Guiana to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Some of your French Guiana plug types fit in Svalbard and Jan Mayen (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
French Guiana
Svalbard and Jan MayenYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Type C
Type F
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Svalbard and Jan Mayen: C, F
No fit for: E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets. Norwegian standards.
Grid & history
Longyearbyen runs on the only remaining coal plant in the high Arctic (planned for closure); other settlements use diesel and growing renewables.
Availability
Reliable in Longyearbyen and Barentsburg.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Coal still primary in Longyearbyen.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my French Guiana plug work in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- Partly. Some of your French Guiana plug types (Type C) fit Svalbard and Jan Mayen sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use?
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Svalbard and Jan Mayen when travelling from French Guiana?
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen runs on 230V, the same as French Guiana. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Svalbard and Jan Mayen the same as French Guiana?
- Frequency in Svalbard and Jan Mayen is 50Hz, the same as French Guiana.