Travel adapter from Maldives to Zimbabwe — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Zimbabwe?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Maldives and Zimbabwe both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Zimbabwe without an adapter or converter.

Maldives (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Zimbabwe (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Zimbabwe

Voltage

Maldives 230 V

Zimbabwe 230 V

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Frequency

Maldives 50 Hz

Zimbabwe 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Zimbabwe

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

Full Zimbabwe plug guide