Travel adapter from Eswatini to Lesotho — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Lesotho?

Lesotho uses Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Eswatini and Lesotho both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Lesotho without an adapter or converter.

Eswatini (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Lesotho (destination)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Lesotho

Voltage

Eswatini 230 V

Lesotho 230 V

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Frequency

Eswatini 50 Hz

Lesotho 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Lesotho

In Lesotho, the standard power plug is Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Lesotho is the same shape — Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Lesotho plug guide