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

Q: What plug is used in Rwanda?

Rwanda uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Zimbabwe and Rwanda both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Rwanda without an adapter or converter.

Zimbabwe (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Rwanda (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Rwanda

Voltage

Zimbabwe 230 V

Rwanda 230 V

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Frequency

Zimbabwe 50 Hz

Rwanda 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Rwanda

In Rwanda, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type F and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Rwanda can be one of 4 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type F, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Rwanda plug guide