The essentials for your suitcase
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Voltage and frequency | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Socket | Mostly type G, sometimes type D |
| Adapter from continental Europe | Yes, type G (a D as backup) |
| 100-240 V devices | No converter needed |
| Power cuts | Possible; no outage reported in October 2026 |
Power cuts
The island is fed by a submarine cable from the mainland. When it failed, cuts lasted weeks (2008) and then months (2009-2010); a period of evening rationing was also reported, with no firm date. Some hotels have generators, but we have no list: ask before booking if air conditioning matters to you.
What to prepare
Bring a power bank, a light head torch and a travel power strip so several devices share one socket. Consider mobile data: see Tanzania eSIM. For a working stay, see Zanzibar as a digital nomad.
FAQ
Which plug in Zanzibar?
Mostly type G, sometimes type D, at 230 V.
Are power cuts frequent?
We have no recent figure; bring a power bank.
