πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ Laos to πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South AfricaSome of your plugs fit, some don't. It's complicated.

Some of your plugs fit South Africa's sockets directly. Grounded or chunkier ones need help.

What to pack

Plugbert recommends

Type C (Europlug) adapter

Some plugs from Laos fit the Type C, D, M and N sockets in South Africa and some don't, so pack an adapter. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits 2 of the 4 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type D (Indian 3-pin) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

For equipment requiring earth, choose a Type D (Indian 3-pin) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet. Check its supported inputs and rated load. A two-pin output cannot provide an earth connection.

Tip: a "universal" travel adapter may be useful for several destinations. Check its wall-side plugs, grounding and power limits against your trip.

Voltage & frequency

πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ Home

230 V

50 Hz

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ There

230 V

50 Hz

Identical voltage
No voltage converter needed. Both countries use 230 V.

The plugs

Sockets in πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa

Your πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ Laos plugs

  • Type AWon't fit
  • Type BWon't fit
  • Type CFits compatible outlets
  • Type EWon't fit
  • Type FWon't fit
Plugbert's note on South Africa
South Africa is mid-migration from the chunky Type M to the newer Type N. Expect both. Expect confusion.