From Saint Pierre and Miquelon to French Guiana
When travelling from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to French Guiana: Good news: all your Saint Pierre and Miquelon plug types fit in French Guiana. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
French GuianaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in French Guiana
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • French Guiana: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in French Guiana
French Guiana uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets. French standards as a French overseas department.
Grid & history
A small grid centred on Kourou, supplied by hydropower (Petit-Saut), oil, and growing solar in the Amazon.
Availability
Reliable in coastal towns; remote interior is largely off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Pierre and Miquelon plug work in French Guiana?
- Yes. Every Saint Pierre and Miquelon plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in French Guiana sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does French Guiana use?
- French Guiana uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for French Guiana when travelling from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- French Guiana runs on 230V, the same as Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in French Guiana the same as Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- Frequency in French Guiana is 50Hz, the same as Saint Pierre and Miquelon.