Plug types by country / Eswatini

Plug Type and Voltage in Eswatini

Eswatini uses Type M sockets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz.

Sockets in Eswatini

Type M Plug
Type M Socket
Type M

Type M: three large round pins in a triangle (larger than Type D), grounded. Also used in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Will your plug fit in Eswatini?

Travelling fromPlug adapterVoltage
United States (A, B)Adapter neededConverter for 120V-only devices
United Kingdom (G)Adapter neededSame range
Germany (C, F)Adapter neededSame range
France (C, E)Adapter neededSame range
Italy (C, F, L)Adapter neededSame range
Switzerland (C, J)Adapter neededSame range
Australia (I)Adapter neededSame range
China (A, C, I)Adapter neededSame range
Japan (A, B)Adapter neededConverter for 100V-only devices
India (C, D, M)Adapter for some plugsSame range
Brazil (C, N)Adapter neededConverter for 127V-only devices
South Africa (C, D, M, N)Adapter for some plugsSame range
Israel (C, H)Adapter neededSame range
Denmark (C, E, F, K)Adapter neededSame range

Countries with the same sockets as Eswatini

These countries also use Type M sockets, so plugs that fit in Eswatini fit there too.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in Eswatini?

Eswatini uses Type M sockets. Type M has three large round pins in a triangle (larger than Type D).

What is the voltage in Eswatini?

The standard voltage in Eswatini is 230V at 50Hz. Devices from 100-127V countries such as the US need to be rated for 100-240V or used with a voltage converter.

Can I use a US plug in Eswatini?

No, you need an adapter. United States uses Type A and Type B plugs and Eswatini has Type M sockets. The voltage also differs (120V vs 230V), so check that your devices are rated 100-240V.

Can I use a UK plug in Eswatini?

No, you need an adapter. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs and Eswatini has Type M sockets.