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

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Summary

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

South AfricaMacau
Plug TypesM, ND, M, G, F
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

In Macau there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type M
(South Africa)
to Plug Type D
(Macau)

Socket Type M
(South Africa)
to Plug Type G
(Macau)

Socket Type M
(South Africa)
to Plug Type F
(Macau)

Macau also uses Socket Type M, which is used in South Africa. If using an appliance that has a Type M Plug in the Type M Sockets of Macau, you will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type N

In Macau there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type N
(South Africa)
to Plug Type D
(Macau)

Socket Type N
(South Africa)
to Plug Type M
(Macau)

Socket Type N
(South Africa)
to Plug Type G
(Macau)

Socket Type N
(South Africa)
to Plug Type F
(Macau)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in South Africa (220V and 230V) are the same as those found in Macau. 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 Macau is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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