Travel adapter from South Africa to Bulgaria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bulgaria?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Africa and Bulgaria, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

South Africa (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

Bulgaria (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Bulgaria

Voltage

South Africa 230 V

Bulgaria 230 V

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Frequency

South Africa 50 Hz

Bulgaria 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bulgaria

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

Full Bulgaria plug guide