Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Tunisia uses Types C and E, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Tunisia uses Types C and E, 230 V and 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar and Benin use the same plug types. Travelling further to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia means a different adapter. 21 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Tunisia.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type E) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Tunisia match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guadeloupe, Belgium, Monaco, Poland, Czechia and France.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
Types C and E – that is what you will find in Tunisia (230 V, 50 Hz).
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Tunisia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →