What Plug Does Tunisia Use?
View CountryTunisia uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5 French) sockets, and the supply is 230V at 50 Hz. Most travellers only need a plug adapter to fit these sockets; check your devices for 100-240V if you are coming from a 120V country.
Plug Types
Do I Need a Travel Adapter for Tunisia?
Most travellers from Europe and India will not need an adapter. Visitors from the US and Canada, UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and Japan will need an adapter. Tunisia uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5 French) sockets, so buy an adapter that converts A/B, G or I plugs to Type C/E, or choose a reliable universal adapter that explicitly supports Type C and Type E. If you use earthed equipment, make sure the adapter provides earthing.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Plug adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | Needed | Not needed |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Not needed | Not needed |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Type D/C | Not needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Tunisia?
Many modern phone, tablet and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (100-240V) and will work in Tunisia with just an adapter. Single-voltage items such as some hair dryers, straighteners and older appliances often need a voltage converter or a local replacement. Visitors from the US, Canada and Japan should check their device labels and use a converter if the device is 120V only. Travellers from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India generally do not need a voltage converter.
Tunisia Plugs and Sockets Explained
Type C, the CEE 7/16 Europlug, has two thin round pins, is unearthed and is the primary plug in Tunisia. Type E, the CEE 7/5 French plug, has two round pins plus a socket earth connection that mates with a pin in the outlet, so it is earthed and is commonly found. Both use round pins and operate at 230V 50 Hz. Europlugs are slim and often fit into Type E sockets, so many Type C plugs will plug into Type E outlets.
Tips for Charging Your Devices in Tunisia
- Pack a compact universal adapter that explicitly supports Type C and Type E sockets.
- Check chargers for a 100-240V label before assuming no converter is needed.
- Bring a dual-voltage hair dryer or straightener, or plan to buy/borrow one locally.
- Use a grounded adapter if you need an earthed connection for laptops or medical devices.
- A multiport USB charger saves sockets and reduces the number of plug adapters required.