Heading to
South Africa
Pack a Type C adaptor
- Sockets
- Types C, M and N
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- From home
- Type I · 230 V
What it means for your plugs
Your plugs
Your Australian plugs won't fit. South Africa has Type C, M and N sockets. Pack a Type C adaptor (two round pins), which fits the Type C and N sockets. Type M sockets need a different adaptor.
The power
The power is 230 V, close to home, so a converter isn't needed.
- Type C: two round pins
- Type M: three large round pins in a triangle
- Type N: three round pins in a hexagon socket
Sources: WorldStandards: plug, socket and voltage by country, checked 5 November 2026. Which plugs fit which sockets: WorldStandards: plug and socket types.
Adaptors for South Africa
Our South Africa adaptor guide isn't written yet. Until it is, any Type C adaptor that takes an Australian plug will do the job.