Guadeloupe Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets
In Guadeloupe, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type C (CEE 7/16 (Europlug), two round pins, ungrounded) and Type E (CEE 7/5, two round pins plus hole for socket grounding pin, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 230V and 50Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to Guadeloupe.
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Electrical Standards in Guadeloupe: Voltage, Frequency & Plug Type
Guadeloupe runs on a 230V supply at 50Hz, matching the electrical standard used across mainland France and much of Europe, since Guadeloupe is a French overseas territory. Visitors will need to consider the Guadeloupe power plug situation before packing, as two plug types are in use: Type C (the Europlug) and Type E, the French grounded standard. Most modern appliances and chargers sold for the European market will work here without any modification to voltage or frequency.
Grounding and the Earth Pin
Type E sockets, the grounded standard found throughout Guadeloupe, use an unusual arrangement where the wall socket itself holds a protruding grounding pin that inserts into a hole on the plug, rather than the plug carrying its own earth pin. This CEE 7/5 design delivers reliable 16A grounding for larger appliances, kitchen equipment, and power tools. Type C Europlugs, which are ungrounded and rated only to 2.5A, can still be inserted into Type E sockets, but they will not connect to this grounding system.
Power Sockets and Plug Types in Guadeloupe
The AC power plugs and sockets found in homes, hotels, and businesses across Guadeloupe follow the same standards used in France. Type E sockets accommodate the two round 4.8mm pins of grounded appliances, while smaller electronics with a Type C plug top, featuring two thinner 4mm round pins spaced 18.6mm apart, fit into the same outlets without issue. Because Type C is designed for double-insulated, low-power devices, it is commonly found on phone chargers, laptop adapters, and similar small electronics.
Do All Sockets in Guadeloupe Look the Same?
Not every socket you encounter will look identical, though functionally they serve the same two plug types. Type E outlets, recessed for safety with a central grounding pin, are the standard fitting and will accept both Type E grounded plugs and Type C Europlugs, since the latter's pin spacing is compatible. Older or specialized sockets may vary slightly in design, but travelers rarely need more than a simple Type C or Type E connection.
- Type C (Europlug): two round 4mm pins, ungrounded, rated up to 2.5A, best for small electronics like phones and laptops
- Type E: two round 4.8mm pins plus a socket-side grounding pin, rated up to 16A, used for grounded household and kitchen appliances
- Voltage: 230V, Frequency: 50Hz across Guadeloupe
Frequently Asked Questions
If your home country uses Type C or Type E plugs, such as most of continental Europe, you won't need an adapter in Guadeloupe. Travelers from countries with different plug standards, like the UK, US, or Australia, will need an adapter to fit the Type C or Type E sockets used throughout the territory.
Pack a Type C or Type E adapter if your devices don't already have compatible plugs, since these are the two plug types used in Guadeloupe. For grounded appliances like hair dryers or power tools, make sure your adapter supports Type E's grounding pin rather than just a basic Type C Europlug.
Guadeloupe uses Type C (Europlug) and Type E plugs, following the French electrical standard. Type C is ungrounded and rated for low-power devices up to 2.5A, while Type E is grounded and rated up to 16A for larger appliances.
Yes, most phone chargers are dual-voltage and will work fine on Guadeloupe's 230V, 50Hz supply without a converter. You'll only need a plug adapter if your charger's plug isn't already a Type C or Type E design.
