Travel adapter from Jamaica to Zambia
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Jamaica and Zambia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Jamaica, you will need a travel adapter for Zambia. Jamaica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Zambia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 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.
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.
Jamaica (home)
Zambia (destination)
Electrical specifications in Zambia
Voltage
Jamaica
110 V
Zambia
230 V
Frequency
Jamaica
50 Hz
Zambia
50 Hz
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