Travel adapter from South Sudan to Tanzania — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Tanzania?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Sudan and Tanzania, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

South Sudan (home)

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

Tanzania (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Tanzania

Voltage

South Sudan 230 V

Tanzania 230 V

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Frequency

South Sudan 50 Hz

Tanzania 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Tanzania

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

Full Tanzania plug guide