Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards
Your answer: India → Tanzania
Plug adapter
Adapter required
Tanzania uses Type G; your India plug (Type D, M) doesn't fit. Pack a Type G adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
Voltage converter
Not needed
Both countries run on 230V at 50Hz. Your devices work as-is.
India uses
Type D
Type M
230V · 50Hz
→
Tanzania uses
Type G
230V · 50Hz
What this means for your trip
Going from India to Tanzania you'll need a plug adapter, but voltage is identical on both sides, so that's one less thing to worry about.
Tanzania uses Type G outlets; India uses Type D/M. The shapes are incompatible, so every plug you bring needs a Type G adapter to reach the socket. The cheapest option is a simple shape-only adapter for that one country; if you travel often, a universal adapter (fits every country) pays for itself in a single trip.
Voltage is the same on both ends (230V vs 230V, 50Hz vs 50Hz), so every charger that works at home works in Tanzania without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for Tanzania from India?
Yes. Tanzania uses Type G outlets, which don't accept India's Type D/M plugs. Pack a Type G adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
What type of plug does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Three rectangular pins. UK, Ireland, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong, many former UK colonies.
What's the voltage in Tanzania?
Tanzania runs on 230V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, matching than India's 230V supply. Most modern phones, laptops, tablets, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (check for "100-240V" on the brick) and work on either. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles will not — bring a dual-voltage travel version or a voltage converter.
Are India chargers dual-voltage?
Most — but not all. Check the charger brick for a line that reads something like "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz." If you see that, the charger works on either voltage standard and you only need a plug adapter. If it lists just "120V" (or just "230V"), it's single-voltage and can't be plugged straight into the other side without a voltage converter.
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