Travel adapter from Botswana 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 Botswana and Zambia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Botswana, you will need a travel adapter for Zambia. Botswana uses Type M plugs, and Zambia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Botswana (home)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Zambia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Zambia

Voltage

Botswana 230 V

Zambia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Botswana 50 Hz

Zambia 50 Hz

Match

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