The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both French Guiana and Benin.
| French Guiana | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, D, E | E |
| Voltage | 220V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In French Guiana there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(French Guiana) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(French Guiana) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
No adaptor needed
Benin uses Socket Type E, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from French Guiana. You will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in French Guiana and Benin is exactly the same (220V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in French Guiana and Benin is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.