What Plug Does Equatorial Guinea Use?
View CountryEquatorial Guinea uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5, French) sockets. The country supplies 230V at 50 Hz. Most visitors will need a plug adapter unless they already use continental European plugs.
Plug Types
Do I Need a Travel Adapter for Equatorial Guinea?
Most travellers will need an adapter unless they already use European-style plugs. According to compatibility, visitors from the US and Canada (A/B), the UK and Ireland (G), Australia and New Zealand (I), and Japan (A/B) will need an adapter. Travellers from continental Europe (C/F/E) and India (D/C) do not need one. Buy an adapter that converts your plug to European Type C or French Type E sockets, or a universal travel adapter that explicitly supports C and E outlets.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Plug adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | Needed | Not needed |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Not needed | Not needed |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Type D/C | Not needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea uses 230V at 50 Hz. Many phone, camera and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (100-240V) and will work with only an adapter; check the small text on the charger. Single-voltage appliances such as some hair dryers, straighteners or older appliances may require a voltage converter or a travel hair dryer rated for 230V. Visitors from the US and Canada and from Japan should check their devices before travel; travellers from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India generally do not need a converter.
Equatorial Guinea Plugs and Sockets Explained
Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) is the primary socket style in Equatorial Guinea. It has two slim round pins, is unearthed, and fits low-power Class II plugs from much of continental Europe. Type E (CEE 7/5, French) is common; it uses two round pins plus a female earth contact in the socket that mates with a male earth pin on the plug, so it provides an earth connection. Type C plugs will usually fit into Type E sockets but will not provide an earth. Both operate at 230V, 50 Hz.
Tips for Charging Your Devices in Equatorial Guinea
- Check each device or charger label for an input rating of 100-240V before using only an adapter.
- Bring an adapter that supports European Type C and French Type E sockets, or a universal travel adapter.
- If you need to run hair styling tools, use dual-voltage models or take a proper voltage converter rated for the appliance.
- Carry a multi-port USB charger to power several devices from one outlet.
- Pack spare charging cables and a small travel power strip if you have multiple non-USB devices.