What is an Adapter?
An adapter or adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system.
Some modify power or signal attributes, while others merely adapt the physical form of one connector to another.
Where Can I Buy an Adapter In South Africa?
Price in South Africa
Address: Penzance St, New Redruth, Johannesburg, 8301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +255 683 751 735
PiShop Africa
Address: Plot 43 Gordon Road Extension, Henley on Klip, 1961, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 87 702 2764
PayCheap Parow Store
Address: 319c Voortrekker Rd, Parow, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Areas served: Durban and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 87 700 8519
Chaos Computers
Address: Cnr Belvedere Road &, Milldene Ave, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 762 5651
Micropoint SA (Cape Town)
Address: Unit 7 The Square, Prime Park, Printers Way, Marconi Beam, Cape Town, 7447, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 555 4320
Incredible Connection
Address: SHOP G34, Tokai Rd, Tokai, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 7 pm
Phone: +27 21 713 8600
What type of adapter is used in South Africa?
For South Africa there are four associated plug types, types C, D, M, and N. Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins, plug type D is the plug that has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug types M and N both have three round pins. South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What charger do I need in South Africa?
In South Africa, the power plug sockets are of type D, M, and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Does a European Adaptor work in South Africa?
Allow travelers from Europe and other countries using the same plug type to safely use earthed or non-earthed appliances in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, and other countries using the same power socket.