πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippines to πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South AfricaHalf yes, half no. Classic.

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 the Philippines 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

220 V

60 Hz

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ There

230 V

50 Hz

Check the voltage rating
South Africa uses 230 V and the Philippines uses 220 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

The destination may use a different frequency (60 β†’ 50 Hz). Check your device's input rating for the local frequency; a plug adapter does not change it.

The plugs

Sockets in πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa

Your πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippines plugs

  • Type AWon't fit
  • Type BWon't fit
  • Type CFits compatible outlets
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.