Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Type M. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Lesotho.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Lesotho: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type M. No surprises on voltage: Lesotho runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Botswana. Travelling further to Mauritius, the Western Sahara and the Central African Republic means a different adapter. Across Africa this setup is fairly rare: 2 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Lesotho include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Type M | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type M | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Lesotho match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Type M.
Type M – that is what you will find in Lesotho (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 Lesotho from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →