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Suriname Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

Suriname uses Type C and F sockets. The mains supply is 127 V at 60 Hz.

Type C, F127 V60 Hz

Plugbert's take Europlug and Schuko: two pins for suitable ungrounded chargers, earth contacts for grounded equipment.

Do you need a travel adapter for Suriname?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United States (Type A and B) don't fit the Type C and F sockets in Suriname. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits the listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type F (Schuko) 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.

Suriname uses 127 V and the United States uses 120 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

United States to Suriname in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) don't fit the Type C and F sockets in Suriname. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits the listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type F (Schuko) 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.

Suriname uses 127 V, lower than the 230 V in the United Kingdom. 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.

United Kingdom to Suriname in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyCheck outlet🇦🇺AustraliaType C🇨🇦CanadaType C🇮🇳IndiaType C🇨🇳ChinaType C🇯🇵JapanType C🇫🇷FranceCheck outlet🇧🇷BrazilType C🇿🇦South AfricaType C🇨🇭SwitzerlandType C

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in Suriname

Type C

The Europlug

2 round pins · ungrounded

Type F

The Schuko

2 round pins + grounding clips on the sides · grounded

Will your devices work in Suriname?

Sockets in Suriname supply 127 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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