The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Cape Verde and Zimbabwe.
| Cape Verde | Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, F | D, G |
| Voltage | 220V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Cape Verde there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Zimbabwe there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Cape Verde) to Plug Type D
(Zimbabwe)
Socket Type C
(Cape Verde) to Plug Type G
(Zimbabwe)
In Zimbabwe there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type F
(Cape Verde) to Plug Type D
(Zimbabwe)
Socket Type F
(Cape Verde) to Plug Type G
(Zimbabwe)
The voltage found in Cape Verde and Zimbabwe is exactly the same (220V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Cape Verde and Zimbabwe is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.