From Saint Kitts and Nevis to Guinea-Bissau
When travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Guinea-Bissau: None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plug types fit in Guinea-Bissau. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Guinea-BissauYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Guinea-Bissau
Type C
Type F
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Guinea-Bissau: C, F
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
EAGB supplies Bissau primarily from heavy fuel oil; rural areas are largely off-grid.
Availability
Unreliable. Generators are common.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Kitts and Nevis plug work in Guinea-Bissau?
- No. None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plugs (Type A, Type B, Type G) fit in Guinea-Bissau sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Guinea-Bissau use?
- Guinea-Bissau uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Guinea-Bissau when travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Guinea-Bissau runs on 230V, the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Guinea-Bissau the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Frequency in Guinea-Bissau is 50Hz, while Saint Kitts and Nevis uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.