From Papua New Guinea to Guadeloupe
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Guadeloupe: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Guadeloupe. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
GuadeloupeYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Guadeloupe
Type C
Type E
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Guadeloupe: C, E
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets. French overseas department.
Grid & history
EDF Guadeloupe runs the grid, primarily heavy fuel oil with growing geothermal (Bouillante) and solar.
Availability
Reliable; hurricanes can cause outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Geothermal and solar growing.
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Guadeloupe?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Guadeloupe sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Guadeloupe use?
- Guadeloupe uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Guadeloupe when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Guadeloupe runs on 230V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Guadeloupe the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Guadeloupe is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.