Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from South Africa to St. Vincent (Winward Islands)?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both South Africa and St. Vincent (Winward Islands).

South AfricaSt. Vincent (Winward Islands)
Plug TypesM, NA, C, E, G, I, K
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

In St. Vincent (Winward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type A
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type C
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type E
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type G
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type I
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type M
(South Africa) to Plug Type K
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Your Appliance has Plug Type N

In St. Vincent (Winward Islands) there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type A
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type C
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type E
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type G
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type I
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Socket Type N
(South Africa) to Plug Type K
(St. Vincent (Winward Islands))

Considerations

Voltage

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

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