Do I need an adapter from Ireland to Tanzania?

Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards

Your answer: Ireland → Tanzania

Plug adapter
Not needed

Both Ireland and Tanzania use Type G. Your plug fits the socket as-is.

Voltage converter
Not needed

Both countries run on 230V at 50Hz. Your devices work as-is.

Ireland uses
Type G
230V · 50Hz
Tanzania uses
Type G
230V · 50Hz

What this means for your trip

Travelling from Ireland to Tanzania? Easy trip, electrically speaking — you don't need a plug adapter or a voltage converter. Both countries use the same outlet shape and the same voltage standard, so every charger, phone, and laptop you'd normally pack works the moment you land.

Both countries run on Type G outlets. You don't need a shape adapter at all — just plug in the way you do at home.

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 Ireland?
No. Both Ireland and Tanzania use Type G outlets, so your plug fits the socket as-is.
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 Ireland'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 Ireland 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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