Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Namibia uses Types C, M and N, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
For Namibia the records list Types C, M and N at 230 V and 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Handy for multi-stop trips: South Africa and Eswatini use the same plug types. Nearby but different: Uganda, the Seychelles and Nigeria – an adapter for Namibia will not fit there. 3 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Namibia.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Types M and N with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 → |
Voltage and frequency in Namibia match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, M and N.
Namibia uses Types C, M and N at 230 V and 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 Namibia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →