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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, G


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G

Plugs & sockets in South Africa

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, D, M, N


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type D Plug
Type D Socket
Type D
Type M Plug
Type M Socket
Type M
Type N Plug
Type N Socket
Type N

Mauritius to South Africa: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Whether it's a business trip or a vacation, traveling from Mauritius to South Africa requires a quick check on power compatibility. The last thing you want is to arrive and discover your charger doesn't fit the outlets.

Good news: Mauritius and South Africa share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into South Africa's outlets without any adapter needed.

On the voltage front, Mauritius (230V, 50Hz) and South Africa (230V, 50Hz) are identical. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.

Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type C plugs, so your devices should fit South Africa's outlets directly.