From Papua New Guinea to Guinea-Bissau
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Guinea-Bissau: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Guinea-Bissau. 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
Guinea-BissauYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Guinea-Bissau
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Guinea-Bissau: C, F
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 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.