Travel adapter from Tanzania to Bolivia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bolivia?

Bolivia uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Tanzania (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Bolivia (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Bolivia

Voltage

Tanzania 230 V

Bolivia 230 V

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Frequency

Tanzania 50 Hz

Bolivia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bolivia

In Bolivia, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Bolivia can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bolivia plug guide