Travel adapter from Yemen to Zambia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Zambia?

Zambia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Yemen 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.

Yemen (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Zambia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Zambia

Voltage

Yemen 230 V

Zambia 230 V

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Frequency

Yemen 50 Hz

Zambia 50 Hz

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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