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Your plugs & sockets

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

Plugs & sockets in Eritrea

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, L


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type L Plug
Type L Socket
Type L

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

Planning a trip from South Africa to Eritrea? One of the first things to sort out before you travel is whether your electronics will work at your destination. Power outlets, plug shapes, and voltage standards vary around the world, and Eritrea is no exception.

Since South Africa and Eritrea both support Type C plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.

On the voltage front, South Africa (230V, 50Hz) and Eritrea (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 Eritrea's outlets directly.