Travel adapter from Japan to Zambia
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Japan and Zambia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Japan, you will need a travel adapter for Zambia. Japan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Zambia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (100 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.
Japan (home)
Zambia (destination)
Electrical specifications in Zambia
Voltage
Japan
100 V
Zambia
230 V
Frequency
Japan
50/60 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