Travel adapter from Bahamas to Zambia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Zambia?

Zambia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Bahamas and Zambia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Bahamas, you will need a travel adapter for Zambia. Bahamas uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Zambia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Bahamas (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Zambia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Zambia

Voltage

Bahamas 120 V

Zambia 230 V

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Frequency

Bahamas 60 Hz

Zambia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Zambia

In Zambia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Zambia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Zambia plug guide