From Guinea-Bissau to Niger
When travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Niger: Some of your Guinea-Bissau plug types fit in Niger (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.
Guinea-Bissau
NigerYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Niger
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Niger: C, E
No fit for: F
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 Niger
Niger is 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
Niger imports most of its electricity from Nigeria, supplemented by domestic coal and solar.
Availability
Unreliable. Niamey has scheduled outages; rural areas are largely off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Guinea-Bissau plug work in Niger?
- Partly. Some of your Guinea-Bissau plug types (Type C) fit Niger sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Niger use?
- Niger uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Niger when travelling from Guinea-Bissau?
- Niger runs on 230V, the same as Guinea-Bissau. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Niger the same as Guinea-Bissau?
- Frequency in Niger is 50Hz, the same as Guinea-Bissau.