Tunisia Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Tunisia is located in Northern Africa and uses the same type of adapter plugs as Italy and parts of Europe. If you are not sure whether you need a grounded or non grounded adapter, watch Going In Style's video about adapters.

The Deluxe Tunisia Adapter Plug Kit includes both grounded and non-grounded plugs.  The Standard Tunisia Adapter Kit includes grounded adapter plugs.  The Basic Tunisia Adapter Travel Kit comes with a non grounded plug.

 Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. This adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter. Buy adapter plugs before your departure; if you need to buy adapters when you arrive at your destination, you might have trouble finding where to buy an adapters in Tunisia.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Tunisia Adapter Model GIS-TUN-B-GUB-GUI

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Tunisia operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Check to make sure your appliances are dual voltage before you leave for your trip.  If your electrics are not dual voltage you may want to purchase a voltage converter for your trip to Africa.  You can also purchase dual voltage hair dryers that will work both in Africa and in the US.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Tunisia

Geography

Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya. The area is slightly larger than Georgia. The climate is tropical temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south.

Currency

Currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TND). Credit cards are mostly accepted by major establishments. Most establishments will only accept cash. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.

Staying Connected

Tunisia has an above the African average and continuing to be upgraded; key centers are Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, and Tunis; telephone network is completely digitized; Internet access available throughout the country. In an effort to jump start expansion of the fixed-line network, the government has awarded a concession to build and operate a VSAT network with international connectivity; rural areas are served by wireless local loops; competition between the two mobile-cellular service providers has resulted in lower activation and usage charges and a strong surge in subscribership; a third mobile, fixed, and ISP operator was licensed in 2009 and will begin offering services in 2010; expansion of mobile-cellular services to include multimedia messaging and e-mail and Internet to mobile phone services also leading to a surge in subscribership; overall fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity has reached about 120 telephones per 100 persons. When traveling to Tunisia you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Tunisia SIM card or purchase a phone when you arrive. You can also call your mobile provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone if you decide to bring your own phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Tunisia has 575 internet hosts and 3.5 million internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes and at most hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.