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

Q: What plug is used in Botswana?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Nepal (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Botswana (destination)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Botswana

Voltage

Nepal 230 V

Botswana 230 V

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Frequency

Nepal 50 Hz

Botswana 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Botswana

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

Full Botswana plug guide