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Guyana Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

Guyana uses Type A, B, D and G sockets. The mains supply is 240 V at 60 Hz.

Type A, B, D, G240 V60 Hz

Plugbert's take Guyana keeps it straightforward: Type A, B, D, G at 240 V.

Do you need a travel adapter for Guyana?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Guyana, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.

Guyana uses 240 V, much higher than the 120 V in the United States. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. For single-voltage devices, follow the manufacturer's guidance on conversion; using a suitable local device may be simpler.

United States to Guyana in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Guyana, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.

Guyana uses 240 V and the United Kingdom uses 230 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

United Kingdom to Guyana in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyType A🇦🇺AustraliaType A🇨🇦CanadaCheck outlet🇮🇳IndiaType A🇨🇳ChinaType A🇯🇵JapanCheck outlet🇫🇷FranceType A🇧🇷BrazilType A🇿🇦South AfricaType A🇨🇭SwitzerlandType A

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in Guyana

Type A

The American Two-Prong

2 flat parallel pins · ungrounded

Type B

The American Three-Prong

2 flat pins + 1 round ground pin · grounded

Type D

The Old British

3 round pins in a triangle · grounded

Type G

The British

3 rectangular pins + a fuse inside · grounded

Will your devices work in Guyana?

Sockets in Guyana supply 240 V. Find the "input" line on each device or its charger. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check that the input frequency also covers 60 Hz. An adapter changes the plug shape, not the voltage or frequency. For switchable devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions before plugging in.

  • Often rated 100–240 V; confirm on the charger: phone charger, laptop charger, camera battery charger.

  • Check the label first: electric toothbrush, electric shaver, CPAP machine, hair straightener / curler.

  • Usually single voltage: hair dryer, kettle / coffee maker, anything with a heating element.

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