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