Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Eswatini uses Types C, M and N, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Types C, M and N, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Eswatini. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
The same socket system is used in Namibia and South Africa, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Zambia, Malawi and Ghana use a completely different system. 3 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Eswatini.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Eswatini is earthed: Types M and N yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C, M and N | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, M and N | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Eswatini as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, M and N.
Types C, M and N – that is what you will find in Eswatini (230 V, 50 Hz).
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Eswatini from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →