French Guiana is located in South America bordering Brazil.  French Guiana uses a two, round pin style of adapter plug that is also used in Continental Europe.  When traveling to South America it is important to take along the correct adapter for each country you will be visiting.  The Deluxe French Guiana includes both grounded and non grounded plugs and ships Priority Mail with tracking so you will have your plugs to you in time for your trip.

The Standard French Guiana Adapter Plug Travel Kit comes with a grounded plug.  The Basic French Guiana Adapter Plug Kit comes with a non grounded adapter.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Check to make sure your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and other appliances are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style French Guiana Adapter Model GIS-FRENCHG-B-GUB

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

French Guiana operates on 230 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

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Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About French Guiana

Geography

The French Guiana is a region of France located in South America bordering Brazil.

Currency

Currency in French Guiana is the Euro. Credit cards are widely accepted.

Staying Connected

When travelling to French Guiana, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid French Guiana SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

French Guiana has internet access available in hotels and internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.