Guinea-Bissau
In Guinea-Bissau, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C are used. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
- Yes, you need a power plug travel adapter for sockets type C in Guinea-Bissau.
- You also need a voltage converter.
Do your power plugs fit in Guinea-Bissau?
In Guinea-Bissau, they use power sockets (outlets) of type C. On Barbados, you have plugs A and B. You need a power plug adapter in Guinea-Bissau for sockets type C. The plugs of your electric devices don't fit without.
Buy a power plug (travel) adapter
We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters.
You need to look for a power plug adapter for sockets type C. Alternatively, choose a world travel adapter that fits multiple sockets, in case you travel more often. Because you need a voltage converter as well (see below), you might want to use a combined travel adapter/voltage converter.
Voltage converter needed in Guinea-Bissau?
The standard voltage in Guinea-Bissau (220 V) is much higher than the voltage level your devices typically operate at on Barbados (115 V). Without a converter, you risk serious damage to your devices.
- You need a voltage converter in Guinea-Bissau to protect your devices!
A voltage converter will ensure a safe input voltage level for your devices in Guinea-Bissau. You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you might want a combined plug adapter/voltage converter.
To be sure, check the label on your devices. Some devices never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the device can be used in every country in the world. This is common for devices with chargers like tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc. For these devices you will only need a power plug adapter.
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