Travel adapter from Qatar to Tunisia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Tunisia?

Tunisia uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Qatar (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Tunisia (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Tunisia

Voltage

Qatar 240 V

Tunisia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Qatar 50 Hz

Tunisia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Tunisia

In Tunisia, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Tunisia can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Tunisia plug guide