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

Q: What plug is used in Eritrea?

Eritrea uses Type C and Type E and Type L plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — South Africa and Eritrea both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Eritrea 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

Eritrea (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Eritrea

Voltage

South Africa 230 V

Eritrea 230 V

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Frequency

South Africa 50 Hz

Eritrea 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Eritrea

In Eritrea, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type L. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Eritrea can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type L, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Eritrea plug guide