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From Barbados to Tanzania

No plugs match

When travelling from Barbados to Tanzania: None of your Barbados plug types fit in Tanzania. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

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Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

No fit

Plug B

Type B

No fit

Accepted in Tanzania

Plug G

Type G

0 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: A, B • Tanzania: G

No fit for: A, B

Voltage: 115V → 230V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in Tanzania

Tanzania uses 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the UK-style three-pin standard.

TZ

Grid & history

TANESCO operates the national grid, which is hydro-heavy (Nyumba ya Mungu, Kihansi) with gas backup. The new Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project on the Rufiji River is significantly expanding capacity.

Availability

Reliable in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Zanzibar. Rural areas and Zanzibar after storms can see longer outages.

Sockets & hotels

Type G is standard in modern buildings and hotels.

Energy mix

Renewables60%
Fossil40%

Hydropower is the largest source.

Practical tips

  • A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
  • Bring a power bank for safari and Zanzibar power dips.
  • Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.

Need an adapter?

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Barbados plug work in Tanzania?
No. None of your Barbados plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Tanzania sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
What plug type does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Tanzania when travelling from Barbados?
Tanzania runs on 230V, while Barbados uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
Is the electrical frequency in Tanzania the same as Barbados?
Frequency in Tanzania is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.