Plug Type and Travel Adapter Guide for Zimbabwe

Plug types used in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe uses 2 plug types: Type D and G. Of these, Type G are not used in India, so you'll need a travel adapter for those sockets.

Type D

Type D: Employs three round pins.

Type G

Type G: Has three flat pins.

Main Voltage in Zimbabwe

Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe runs on a main voltage of 220 volts at a frequency of 50 Hz. This is effectively the same as India's 230V/50Hz. You can plug any Indian device into a Zimbabwe socket without a voltage converter, as long as the plug shape fits.

Will my Indian charger work in Zimbabwe?

Yes, but it depends on which socket your hotel has. Zimbabwe uses Type D and G sockets at 220V/50Hz. Your Indian phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (the label reads 100–240V), so they handle Zimbabwe voltage without any issue. The only question is plug shape — your Indian plug fits Type D sockets directly, but will not fit Type G sockets without an adapter. You do not need a voltage converter — Zimbabwe's 220V is the same as India's 230V.