Do I need a voltage converter in Zambia?

If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100V-127V (which is most common in the US, Canada and countries in South America) you might need a voltage converter in Zambia. The standard frequency in Zambia is 50Hz. If this frequency differs from the frequency used in your home country, please use caution when plugging in your devices.

What is the voltage in Zambia?

The voltage in Zambia is 230 V. This is the same voltage used in countries like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. 230 V has an advantage over lower voltage such as 110 V as it is cheaper to transmit.

What is the standard power socket voltage in Zambia?

All power sockets in Zambia provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Zambia if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. This is the case in most of Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom and most countries in Africa and Asia.

Do I need a travel adapter for a Zambia Charger?

However, it is possible you'll need an adapter to plug the charger into a Zambia outlet. Zambia uses electrical outlets and power plugs of types C, D & G (see images). If your country uses the same electrical outlets and power plugs, you don't need a travel adapter. Are the electrical outlets and power plugs in your country different?

What type of plugs does Zambia use?

Zambia uses power outlets and plugs of types C, D & G. Take a look at the pictures below to see what these plugs and power sockets look like: Doesn't look familiar? Do the outlets look different in your country? You'll need a power plug adapter. Be careful!

Do laptop chargers work in Zambia?

In Zambia, the standard voltage is 230V and the standard frequency is 50Hz. Most laptop chargers are designed to be compatible with a range of voltages (dual voltage), so they should work with outlets in Zambia without any issues.