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

Q: What plug is used in Portugal?

Portugal uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Tanzania (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Portugal (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Portugal

Voltage

Tanzania 230 V

Portugal 230 V

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Frequency

Tanzania 50 Hz

Portugal 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Portugal

In Portugal, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Portugal can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Portugal plug guide