Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Benin to Guinea-Bissau?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Benin and Guinea-Bissau.

BeninGuinea-Bissau
Plug TypesEC
Voltage220V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Benin uses Plug Type E.

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(Benin)
to Plug Type C
(Guinea-Bissau)

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Benin and Guinea-Bissau is exactly the same (220V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Benin and Guinea-Bissau is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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