Travel adapter from United Kingdom to Tunisia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Tunisia?

Tunisia uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Kingdom and Tunisia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Tunisia (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Tunisia

Voltage

United Kingdom 230 V

Tunisia 230 V

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Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Tunisia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Tunisia

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

Full Tunisia plug guide