Travel adapter from Italy to Tanzania — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Tanzania?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Italy, you will need a travel adapter for Tanzania. Italy uses Type C/Type F/Type L plugs, and Tanzania uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Italy (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Tanzania (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Tanzania

Voltage

Italy 230 V

Tanzania 230 V

Match

Frequency

Italy 50 Hz

Tanzania 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Tanzania

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

Full Tanzania plug guide