From Sierra Leone to Tanzania
When travelling from Sierra Leone to Tanzania: Good news: all your Sierra Leone plug types fit in Tanzania. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Sierra Leone
TanzaniaYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Tanzania
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Tanzania: G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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 Sierra Leone plug work in Tanzania?
- Yes. Every Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
- Tanzania runs on 230V, the same as Sierra Leone. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Tanzania the same as Sierra Leone?
- Frequency in Tanzania is 50Hz, the same as Sierra Leone.