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Tunisia plug type and voltage

Quick answer

Tunisia uses Types C and E plugs, 230V at 50Hz. Travelling from the UK you need a plug adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.

Plug typeTypes C and E
Type Ctwo round pins (Europlug)
Type Etwo round pins with an earth hole in the socket
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz

Adapter or converter for Tunisia?

Travelling fromHome plugAdapterVoltage converter
United KingdomType G, 230VNeededNot needed
United StatesTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
IndiaTypes C, D and M, 230VNot needed for Type CNot needed
United Arab EmiratesType G, 230VNeededNot needed
AustraliaType I, 230VNeededNot needed
CanadaTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances

Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.

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Questions

What plug type is used in Tunisia?

Types C and E: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type E has two round pins with an earth hole in the socket.

What is the voltage in Tunisia?

230V at 50Hz.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G and Tunisia uses Types C and E, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from United States?

Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Tunisia uses Types C and E, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from India?

Not always. Both use Type C, so India plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from United Arab Emirates?

Yes. United Arab Emirates uses Type G and Tunisia uses Types C and E, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from Australia?

Yes. Australia uses Type I and Tunisia uses Types C and E, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Tunisia from Canada?

Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Tunisia uses Types C and E, so you need an adapter.

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