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Travel Adapter Guide for Botswana

The travel adapter guide for Botswana is a comprehensive guide to the types of plugs and sockets used in Botswana. It includes information on the frequency, voltage, and types of plugs used in Botswana.

There are 15 different types of plugs and sockets in use around the world today, along with a variety of different voltage and frequency standards. This guide will help you understand the different types of plugs and sockets used in Botswana and how they compare to those you use at home, so you can be sure you have the right adapter for your trip.

What socket types are available?

Botswana uses sockets of Type D Type D plug, G Type G plug and M Type M plug.

About socket types

Which plugs can I use?

You can use Type D Type D plug, G Type G plug and M Type M plug plugs in Botswanan sockets.

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Voltage and frequency

The Botswanan power grid supplies electricity at 230 volts and 50 Hz. Always check the voltage and frequency ratings of your devices before plugging them in. Many devices, such as phone chargers, are dual-voltage and can be used in Botswana without a voltage converter. However, some devices, such as hair dryers, are often not dual-voltage and will require a voltage converter to operate safely.

About voltage converters

Travelling to Botswana soon?

Use our compatibility checker to see if you can use your local devices in Botswana, and have a look at our recommended travel adapters for your trip.

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Plug TypesD, G, M 
Voltage230V 
Frequency50Hz 

What do Botswanan sockets look like?

Botswana uses the following plug and socket types:

ModelSocket DiagramPlug Diagram
Type DType D socketType D plug
Type GType G socketType G plug
Type MType M socketType M plug