World Plug and Socket Types

Type M

Type M is one of 15 standard electrical outlet types around the world. Learn more about this plug and socket type, including which countries use it and what it looks like.

What do Type M plugs and sockets look like?

Socket DiagramPlug Diagram
Type M socketType M plug

Type M plugs are earthed and have three round pins in a triangular configuration.

Where are Type M plugs and sockets used?

Type M plugs are used in South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

Type M usage by country

CountryUsed alongsideVoltage & Frequency
BhutanType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug, Type F Type F plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
BotswanaType D Type D plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
IndiaType C Type C plug and Type D Type D plug230 V, 50 Hz
IsraelType C Type C plug and Type H Type H plug230 V, 50 Hz
Lesotho220 V, 50 Hz
MacauType D Type D plug, Type G Type G plug and Type F Type F plug220 V, 50 Hz
MalaysiaType A Type A plug, Type C Type C plug and Type G Type G plug240 V, 50 Hz
MozambiqueType C Type C plug and Type F Type F plug220 V, 50 Hz
NamibiaType D Type D plug220 V, 50 Hz
NepalType C Type C plug and Type D Type D plug230 V, 50 Hz
PakistanType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
SingaporeType C Type C plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
South AfricaType C Type C plug, Type D Type D plug and Type N Type N plug230 V, 50 Hz
Sri LankaType D Type D plug and Type G Type G plug230 V, 50 Hz
Swaziland230 V, 50 Hz