Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Guyana?
Guyana uses Type A and Type B sockets at 110 V / 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from the US, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK, Europe and Australia you need a Type B adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
Guyana is unusual: the national utility supplies either 110 V or 220 V depending on the area, and both 50 Hz and 60 Hz exist on its grid. Check the socket label before plugging in anything single-voltage. Sockets are mostly Type A/B; Type D and G are also reported.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.co.uk) |
| Europe | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type B | Converter + Type B adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for the supply you plug into (110 or 220 V); electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Guyana
3 other countries and territories in South America have exactly the same socket types (of 13 in the region).
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Guyana use?
Guyana uses Type A and Type B sockets. Type A: two flat parallel pins. Type B: two flat parallel pins and a round earth pin. Type D and Type G sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Guyana?
Guyana runs on 110 V / 220 V at 50 / 60 Hz. Both voltages are in use, so check the socket or ask before plugging in a single-voltage appliance. Both frequencies are in use depending on the region.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Guyana?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 110 V / 220 V is fine. Chargers from the US, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK, Europe and Australia you need a Type B plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Guyana?
Possibly. Guyana has both 110 V and 220 V supplies. Dual-voltage devices are fine everywhere; single-voltage hair dryers and appliances need a converter on the wrong supply. Check the label on the socket.
Other countries in South America
Socket types: Type A Type B · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia, plus an official national source for Guyana. How this data was verified.