Travel adapter from Tanzania to Zambia
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Tanzania and Zambia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
Good news — Tanzania and Zambia both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Zambia without an adapter or converter.
Tanzania (home)
Zambia (destination)
Electrical specifications in Zambia
Voltage
Tanzania
230 V
Zambia
230 V
Frequency
Tanzania
50 Hz
Zambia
50 Hz
More about plugs in Zambia
In Zambia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Zambia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Zambia plug guide