How to use plugs from Argentina in Guinea-Bissau
Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Argentina to Guinea-Bissau in this page. If you want a report for other countries, re-start the wizard to find to electric adapters for your trip here.
Quick Chart at-a-glance
Argentina | Guinea-Bissau | ||
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Voltage: | 220V. | 220V. | |
Plugs Type: | C, I. | C. | |
Hertz: | 50Hz. | 50Hz. |
If you are electrical savvy, perhaps the previous chart is all you need. If this is not the case, you can continue reading and discover what the chart is saying!
Plugs and Sockets at each country
In Argentina the following plugs are used: (includes Patagonia, Buenos Aires, Salta, Iguazú, Bariloche, Usuahia, Rosario, Tigre.)
Plug Type C | Plug Type I |
Outlet Type C | Outlet Type I |
Considerations for Argentina
Argentinian electrical network is stable and the 3rd major energy producer in Latin America. You should not expect major issues in the country.
... and in Guinea-Bissau you will use: (includes Bissau, Buba, Bafatá, Gabú, Quinhámel, Cacheu, São Domingos.)
Plug Type C |
Outlet Type C |
Voltage
Exact voltage
Perfect! This is very good! You will not need any sort of voltage adapter (they are always big, heavy and they can't handle too much energy. i.e. might have problems with hairdryers). You can plug your devices to the electric network grid in Guinea-Bissau without requiring a voltage adapter.
Plugs Type
Some connectors are used in both countries
You will be able to plug the devices directly in Guinea-Bissau (please read other sections of this reports in regards to voltage, etc.). Perhaps you will need adapters for some sockets, but it is usually easier to find adapters at destination if your plug is already being used in the country. Sometimes different cities uses different systems, you might need to do a bit more of research. If you find more information please let us know.
Adapters
Lists of adapters you can use in your travel:
Adapter: generic
Front | Back |
This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, D, G, I, M into outlets type: C, E, F, L.
This adapter has a safety protection so you don't plug only one terminal into the adapter while touching the other with your finger, because it is generic, when you buy it pay attention to this safety mechanism. Overall a good adapter that has the earth connection pass-though (notice the metallic connector on the side.)
Adapters you can buy
You can buy the following multi-purpose adapters from Amazon. Please also take a look at the recommended gadgets for your trip.
Hertz
Equal Hertz
This is the perfect situation. You will not have any clock shift issue with the same Hertz.
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