Zimbabwe Plugs & Voltage
Type G · 220 V
Zimbabwe uses Type G plugs, and the standard voltage is 220 V. Traffic drives on the left. Emergency numbers include 999, 993 and 994.
- Plug types
- G
- Voltage
- 220 V
- Drives on the
- Left
- Emergency
- 999, 993, 994
Sockets in Zimbabwe
Do you need an adapter for Zimbabwe?
| Travelling from | Plug adapter | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Needed | Different — check devices |
| United Kingdom | Not needed | Same range |
| India | Needed | Same range |
| Bangladesh | Only for Type A, C, K | Same range |
| Pakistan | Only for Type C, D, M | Same range |
| Australia | Needed | Same range |
| Canada | Needed | Different — check devices |
| Germany | Needed | Same range |
| China | Needed | Same range |
| Philippines | Needed | Same range |
More for travellers
| Official languages | Barwe, Chewa, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Sesotho, Shona, Tonga and Tsonga |
|---|---|
| Emergency numbers | 999, 993, 994, 995 |
| Calling code | +263 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD), Indian rupee (INR), United States dollar (USD), Zimbabwe ZiG (ZWG), Zimbabwean dollar (ZWD), Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL), Zimbabwean dollar (ZWN), Zimbabwean dollar (ZWR), euro (EUR), pound sterling (GBP), rand (ZAR), renminbi (CNY), yen (JPY) |
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Zimbabwe?
Type G.
What is the voltage in Zimbabwe?
220 V. Devices from 100–127 V countries (such as the US) need to be dual-voltage or used with a converter.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Zimbabwe?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Zimbabwe?
999, 993, 994 and 995.
Source: Wikidata (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-22. Plug descriptions and compatibility are our own summary of the IEC plug types. Hotels and new buildings may have other sockets — carry a universal adapter if unsure.