The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both United Kingdom and Zambia.
| United Kingdom | Zambia | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | G, D, M | C, D, G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In United Kingdom there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Zambia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(Zambia)
Socket Type G
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type D
(Zambia)
Zambia also uses Socket Type G, which is used in United Kingdom. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of Zambia, you will not need an adaptor.
In Zambia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(Zambia)
Socket Type D
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type G
(Zambia)
Zambia also uses Socket Type D, which is used in United Kingdom. If using an appliance that has a Type D Plug in the Type D Sockets of Zambia, you will not need an adaptor.
In Zambia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type C
(Zambia)
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type D
(Zambia)
Socket Type M
(United Kingdom) to Plug Type G
(Zambia)
The voltage found in United Kingdom and Zambia is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in United Kingdom and Zambia is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.