Travel adapter from South Korea 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 South Korea and Zimbabwe, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from South Korea, you will need a travel adapter for Zimbabwe. South Korea uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Zimbabwe uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

South Korea (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

South Korea 230 V

Zimbabwe 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Zimbabwe 50 Hz

Differs

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