Can You Use a Australia Plug in South Africa?

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Compatibility summary

You will need a travel adapter in South Africa; plug types used there differ from Australia.

Plug comparison

Australia plug types: I

South Africa plug types: C D M N

There is no common plug type between Australia (I) and South Africa (C D M N). You need a travel adapter.

Voltage comparison

Australia: 230V, 50Hz

South Africa: 230V, 50Hz

Voltage difference is within a range many devices tolerate; check your appliance label.

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