From Qatar to Tanzania
When travelling from Qatar to Tanzania: Good news: all your Qatar plug types fit in Tanzania. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Qatar
TanzaniaYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Tanzania
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Tanzania: G
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Tanzania
Tanzania uses 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the UK-style three-pin standard.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Qatar plug work in Tanzania?
- Yes. Every Qatar plug type (Type G) fits in Tanzania sockets without an 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 Qatar?
- Tanzania runs on 230V, while Qatar uses 240V. 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 Qatar?
- Frequency in Tanzania is 50Hz, the same as Qatar.