The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both United Kingdom and French Guiana.
| United Kingdom | French Guiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | G, D, M | C, D, E |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In United Kingdom there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In French Guiana there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(French Guiana)
Socket Type G
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type D
(French Guiana)
Socket Type G
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type E
(French Guiana)
In French Guiana there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(French Guiana)
Socket Type D
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type E
(French Guiana)
French Guiana also uses Socket Type D, which is used in United Kingdom. If using an appliance that has a Type D Plug in the Type D Sockets of French Guiana, you will not need an adaptor.
In French Guiana there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(French Guiana)
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type D
(French Guiana)
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type E
(French Guiana)
The voltages found in United Kingdom (230V) and French Guiana (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in United Kingdom and French Guiana is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.