Travel adapter from Zimbabwe to France — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in France?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Zimbabwe (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

France (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in France

Voltage

Zimbabwe 230 V

France 230 V

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Frequency

Zimbabwe 50 Hz

France 50 Hz

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More about plugs in France

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

Full France plug guide