Travel adapter from Taiwan 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 Taiwan and Tanzania, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Taiwan, you will need a travel adapter for Tanzania. Taiwan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Tanzania uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

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

Taiwan (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Tanzania (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Tanzania

Voltage

Taiwan 110 V

Tanzania 230 V

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Frequency

Taiwan 60 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