Zimbabwe power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Zimbabwe uses Type D and Type G sockets at 220 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- D / G 2 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 220 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- BS 546, BS 1363 Grid reliability: Fair
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Zimbabwe, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe uses Type D and Type G power plugs. The standard voltage is 220 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Hydroelectric power, particularly from the Kariba Dam, is a significant source of electricity, supplemented by coal-fired plants. However, the country has faced challenges with power reliability due to aging infrastructure and periodic droughts affecting hydroelectric output. Efforts to modernize the grid and explore renewable energy sources are ongoing. Despite these challenges, the grid remains functional, though occasional outages can occur.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
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One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
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- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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