Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Guyana?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United States to Guyana. In Guyana, people are using different plugs and electrical outlets that are not compatible with plugs from the United States!


Which types of electrical outlets are used in Guyana?
Guyana uses electrical outlets of type A, B, D and G. Electrical outlets of type A and B, which are common in the United States, are only partially used in Guyana.
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About Guyana

Guyana is a country in America (South America) with about 735 000 inhabitants on an area of almost 215 000 km². The capital of Guyana is Georgetown (235 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking English.
The neighbors of Guyana are Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela.
TLD: .gyCurrency: GYDCountry calling code: +592Country Code : GYWhat is the Electricity Voltage in Guyana?
The voltage in Guyana is not standardized. Depending on the region, sockets in Guyana supply electricity with a voltage of 120 or 240 volts.
The voltage consequently is sometimes higher than the 120 volts in the United States. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in the United States:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Guyana, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Guyana?
The utility frequency in Guyana is 60 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is the same as in the United States. That's why it is safe to use all your electric appliances in Guyana.