What Plug Does Namibia Use?
View CountryNamibia uses the South African BS 546 15A type M plug (three large round pins in a triangular layout). The country supplies 220 V at 50 Hz. Most travellers will only need a type M adapter and a check of their device voltage; many modern chargers work without a converter.
Plug Types
Do I Need a Travel Adapter for Namibia?
All the visitor groups in the table need a travel adapter for Namibia because sockets use type M. Buy an adapter that converts your plug to the South African BS 546 15A type M plug, or a universal adapter that includes a type M option. This applies to travellers from the US and Canada, the UK and Ireland, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand, India, and Japan.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Plug adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | Needed | Not needed |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Needed | Not needed |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Type D/C | Needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Namibia?
Namibia provides 220 V at 50 Hz. Dual-voltage chargers and devices labelled 100-240 V will work without a converter, so check the small print on phone and laptop chargers. According to the table, travellers from the US, Canada and Japan should check their devices and use a converter if a device is single-voltage; travellers from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India generally do not need a voltage converter.
Namibia Plugs and Sockets Explained
Type M is the primary plug in Namibia, also described as BS 546 15A or the South African 15 amp style. It has three large round pins arranged in a triangular pattern, the earth pin is large and the plug is earthed. Expect this style in most sockets across the country. It is not the smaller European type C or the UK type G, so a proper type M adapter is needed to fit the outlet securely.
Tips for Charging Your Devices in Namibia
- Carry a type M or a universal adapter that includes type M
- Check chargers for 100-240 V labels before plugging in, no converter needed for dual-voltage items
- Use a converter or a UK/US hairdryer replacement if your hair tool is single-voltage
- Bring a USB charger or power bank for convenience, some sockets have limited outlets
- Pack a spare fuse or spare adapter if you rely on specific devices