Electricity and sockets
Zimbabwe needs no adapter from the UK: Type G sockets accept the plugs you already use.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Zimbabwe: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type G. A converter can stay at home; Zimbabwe supplies 230 V.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Uganda, the Seychelles, the Gambia and Kenya use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Tunisia, Libya and Cabo Verde use a completely different system. 11 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Zimbabwe.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Zimbabwe include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Zimbabwe as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Bahrain, Malaysia, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Kuwait and Qatar.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Zimbabwe.
Type G – that is what you will find in Zimbabwe (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 Zimbabwe from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →