From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Guinea-Bissau
All plugs match
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Guinea-Bissau: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Guinea-Bissau. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Guinea-BissauYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Guinea-Bissau
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Guinea-Bissau: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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
Renewables5%
Fossil95%
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.