Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from South Africa to Kazakhstan?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both South Africa and Kazakhstan.

South AfricaKazakhstan
Plug TypesM, NC
Voltage220V, 230V220V
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

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(South Africa)
to Plug Type C
(Kazakhstan)

Your Appliance has Plug Type N

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(South Africa)
to Plug Type C
(Kazakhstan)

Considerations

Voltage

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

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Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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