From American Samoa to Eswatini
When travelling from American Samoa to Eswatini: None of your American Samoa plug types fit in Eswatini. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
American Samoa
EswatiniYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Eswatini
Type C
Type M
Type N
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Eswatini: C, M, N
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Eswatini
Eswatini runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C, M, and N sockets.
Grid & history
Eswatini’s electricity infrastructure follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Expect stable power in cities and tourist areas. Outside that, brief outages can happen during storms or peak demand.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets in use include Type C, M, and N. Modern buildings tend to standardise on one of these, while older properties may have a mix.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- Bring a universal adapter that covers Type C, M, and N, you may see more than one socket type in the same building.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my American Samoa plug work in Eswatini?
- No. None of your American Samoa plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Eswatini sockets (Type C, Type M, Type N), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Eswatini use?
- Eswatini uses Type C, Type M, Type N. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Eswatini when travelling from American Samoa?
- Eswatini runs on 230V, while American Samoa uses 120V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Eswatini the same as American Samoa?
- Frequency in Eswatini is 50Hz, while American Samoa uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.