Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from South Africa to Eswantini (Swaziland)?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both South Africa and Eswantini (Swaziland).

South AfricaEswantini (Swaziland)
Plug TypesM, NM
Voltage220V, 230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

In South Africa there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type M

No adaptor needed

Eswantini (Swaziland) uses Socket Type M, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from South Africa. You will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type N

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(South Africa)
to Plug Type M
(Eswantini (Swaziland))

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in South Africa (220V and 230V) are the same as those found in Eswantini (Swaziland). As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in South Africa and Eswantini (Swaziland) is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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