The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Zimbabwe and Botswana.
| Zimbabwe | Botswana | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | D, G | D, G, M |
| Voltage | 220V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Zimbabwe there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Botswana there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type G
(Botswana)
Socket Type D
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type M
(Botswana)
Botswana also uses Socket Type D, which is used in Zimbabwe. If using an appliance that has a Type D Plug in the Type D Sockets of Botswana, you will not need an adaptor.
In Botswana there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type D
(Botswana)
Socket Type G
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type M
(Botswana)
Botswana also uses Socket Type G, which is used in Zimbabwe. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of Botswana, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Zimbabwe (220V) and Botswana (230V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Zimbabwe and Botswana is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.