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

Q: What plug is used in Latvia?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Latvia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Latvia

Voltage

South Africa 230 V

Latvia 230 V

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Frequency

South Africa 50 Hz

Latvia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Latvia

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

Full Latvia plug guide