From Kenya to Eswatini
When travelling from Kenya to Eswatini: None of your Kenya plug types fit in Eswatini. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Kenya
EswatiniYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Eswatini
Type C
Type M
Type N
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Eswatini: C, M, N
No fit for: G
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
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 Kenya plug work in Eswatini?
- No. None of your Kenya plugs (Type G) 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 Kenya?
- Eswatini runs on 230V, while Kenya uses 240V. 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 Kenya?
- Frequency in Eswatini is 50Hz, the same as Kenya.