Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe and Zimbabwe, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Zimbabwe (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Zimbabwe

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Zimbabwe 230 V

Match

Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 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