Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Suriname?
Suriname uses Type C and Type F sockets at 127 V, 60 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from Europe plug straight in. From the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type F adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the UK, Europe and Australia also need a voltage converter.
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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 | Adapter Type F | Adapter Type F | Type F adapter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Adapter Type F | Converter + Type F adapter | Type F adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.co.uk) |
| Europe | Works | Converter | Step-up converter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type F | Converter + Type F adapter | Type F adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Adapter Type F | Adapter Type F | Type F adapter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Adapter Type F | Adapter Type F | Type F adapter (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 100–127 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Suriname
No other country or territory in South America has exactly this mix of sockets (of 13 in the region).
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Suriname use?
Suriname uses Type C and Type F sockets. Type C: two round 4 mm pins, 19 mm apart. Type F: two round 4.8 mm pins with earth clips on the sides. Type A and Type B sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Suriname?
Suriname runs on 127 V at 60 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Suriname?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 127 V is fine. Chargers from Europe plug straight in. From the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type F plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Suriname?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 220–240 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in South America
Socket types: Type C Type F · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.