Travel adapter from Botswana to Spain — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Spain?

Spain uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Botswana and Spain, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Botswana, you will need a travel adapter for Spain. Botswana uses Type M plugs, and Spain uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Botswana (home)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Spain (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Spain

Voltage

Botswana 230 V

Spain 230 V

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Frequency

Botswana 50 Hz

Spain 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Spain

In Spain, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Spain can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Spain plug guide