Plugs and electricity in South Africa
South Africa runs at 230 V, 50 Hz, with Type C, M, N sockets.
Data status: two general references agree.
What you need, coming from…
Two devices that behave oppositely. A charger takes any supply, so only the plug shape matters. A hair dryer is built for one voltage, and the wrong one destroys it.
| Coming from | Phone or laptop charger | Hair dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | Adapter | Adapter |
| Mozambique | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Lesotho | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Eswatini | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Botswana | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| United States | Adapter | Don't bring |
| United Kingdom | Adapter | Adapter |
| Germany | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
Packing something else? Check your exact device →
Socket types used here
Type CType C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) · 2 pins · not earthed
Type MType M (BS 546, 15 A) · 3 pins · earthed
Type NType N (NBR 14136, Brazilian) · 3 pins · earthed
Plug photographs from Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized. Credits and licences.