Type G plug adapter
Type G prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type G outlets in Zimbabwe.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- A fuse inside (BS 8546)
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Plugs by countryZimbabwe
Plugs used in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe uses Type G and D outlets at 220V, 50Hz.
- Type G
- Type D
- 220V
- 50Hz
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Plug and outlet types in Zimbabwe
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Adapters for Zimbabwe
One adapter for any of the Type G and D outlets gets you charging. Travel a lot? A universal adapter covers Zimbabwe and almost everywhere else.
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Type D plug adapter
Type D prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type D outlets in Zimbabwe.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in Zimbabwe and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in Zimbabwe
That's the voltage most of the world uses. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 100-120V-only gear from North America or Japan needs a converter.
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Traveling to Zimbabwe from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
- From United StatesAdapter needed
- From United KingdomPlugs fit
- From CanadaAdapter needed
- From AustraliaAdapter needed
- From GermanyAdapter needed
- From FranceAdapter needed
- From ChinaAdapter needed
- From IndiaSome plugs fit
- From JapanAdapter needed
- From ItalyAdapter needed
Leaving Zimbabwe?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in Zimbabwe and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided