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Guyana: plug type, voltage, driving side and emergency number
Quick travel facts for Guyana (capital: Georgetown): which plug and voltage to pack for, which side of the road traffic uses, who to call in an emergency, and the calling code, currency and time zone. Data checked 2026-10-27.
Quick answers
What plug type does Guyana use?
Guyana uses type A and type B plugs and sockets. Type A is two flat parallel pins. Type B is two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin. One of our two sources also lists type D and type G; we show only the types both sources confirm. All plug types by country.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Guyana?
In Guyana, traffic drives on the left. Driving side by country.
What is the emergency number in Guyana?
Emergency numbers in Guyana: police 911; ambulance 913; fire 912. Other numbers may also work locally; we show only numbers that both of our sources list. Emergency numbers by country.
What is the calling code for Guyana?
The international calling code for Guyana is +592. Dial it after your international access prefix, or type + at the start on a mobile phone. Calling codes by country.
What currency does Guyana use?
The official currency of Guyana is the Guyanese dollar (GYD). Currency by country.
What are the official languages of Guyana?
The official language of Guyana is English.
What time zone is Guyana in?
Guyana uses UTC-04:00 as its standard time. Clocks do not change for daylight saving time. Time zones by country.
Guyana travel facts at a glance
| Plug types | Type A, Type B Also listed by one source only: D, G |
|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the left (left-hand traffic) |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 911 Ambulance: 913 Fire: 912 Other numbers may also work; only numbers both sources list are shown. |
| International dialling code | +592 |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD, $) |
| Official language | English |
| Time zone(s) | UTC-04:00 (standard time) |
| Daylight saving | No clock changes |
Not shown for Guyana: voltage/frequency. Our sources either disagreed or only one source had it, so we left it out rather than guess.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a travel adapter for Guyana?
You need one if your devices have plugs that do not fit type A and type B sockets. A travel adapter only changes the shape of the plug; it does not change the voltage.
Is this travel information official?
No. GeoKnow is an independent site. The facts come from public datasets and are shown only where at least two sources agree. Always check official government travel advice before you go.
When was this checked?
The data was checked on 2026-10-27. Plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change, so confirm important details before travelling.
Check before you travel
Data checked 2026-10-27. These facts are compiled from public datasets and are shown only where at least two independent sources agree. GeoKnow is an independent site and is not an official source: rules, plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change. Before you go, confirm anything important with your government’s travel advice, the destination’s embassy, your airline, hotel or phone provider. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
More about Guyana
See the main Guyana country page for the capital, population, land neighbours and outline map. Learn it, then test yourself: Capital Hunt (the capital of Guyana is Georgetown), Outline, Guess the Flag, Neighbour Rush and Border Run, or browse all geography games.
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Sources: Plugs, voltage and frequency: Wikipedia “Mains electricity by country” and worldstandards.eu. Driving side: Wikipedia “Left- and right-hand traffic” and Wikidata. Emergency numbers: Wikipedia “List of emergency telephone numbers” and Wikidata. Calling codes: Wikipedia “List of telephone country codes”, Wikidata and REST Countries. Currency: REST Countries and Wikidata. Languages: REST Countries and Wikidata. Time zones: the IANA time zone database, cross-checked against Wikipedia or Wikidata. Tipping: Wikipedia “List of tipping customs by country” (single source, community edited).