πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ύ Guyana to πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United StatesSome of your plugs fit, some don't. It's complicated.

Some of your plugs fit, and the voltage is lower than at home. See below for what to bring.

What to pack

Plugbert recommends

Type A (US 2-pin) adapter

Some plugs from Guyana fit the Type A and B sockets in the United States and some don't, so pack an adapter. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits the listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type B (US 3-pin) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

For equipment requiring earth, choose a Type B (US 3-pin) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet. Check its supported inputs and rated load. A two-pin output cannot provide an earth connection.

Tip: a "universal" travel adapter may be useful for several destinations. Check its wall-side plugs, grounding and power limits against your trip.

Voltage & frequency

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ύ Home

240 V

60 Hz

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ There

120 V

60 Hz

Lower voltage
The United States uses 120 V, lower than the 240 V in Guyana. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Single-voltage devices may run weakly or not at all.

Will my stuff survive?

Decode a device label
  • Phone charger

    Basically all modern USB chargers are 100–240V. Adapter only.

  • Laptop charger

    Look for "100–240V" on the brick. It's almost always there.

  • Camera battery charger

    Usually dual voltage. Check the tiny print.

  • Electric toothbrush

    Many are dual voltage, some are not. Check the base.

  • Electric shaver

    Often dual voltage. Often. Check.

  • CPAP machine

    Most modern ones auto-switch, but confirm before you rely on it to breathe.

  • Hair straightener / curler

    Some have a voltage switch. Many don't. Fire is a bad hairstyle.

  • Hair dryer

    Usually single voltage and very power-hungry. Buy a travel one or use the hotel's.

  • Kettle / coffee maker

    Single voltage, high wattage. Leave it home. Buy coffee abroad like a local.

  • Anything with a heating element

    If it gets hot on purpose, assume it's single voltage.

The plugs

Sockets in πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Your πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ύ Guyana plugs

  • Type AFits compatible outlets
  • Type BFits compatible outlets
  • Type DWon't fit
  • Type GWon't fit