From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Guadeloupe
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Guadeloupe: Some of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Guadeloupe (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.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
GuadeloupeYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Guadeloupe
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Guadeloupe: 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 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.