From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to French Guiana
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to French Guiana: None of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in French Guiana. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
French GuianaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in French Guiana
Type C
Type E
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • French Guiana: C, E
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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.