Trip essentials for South Africa.

South Africa runs 230 V at 50 Hz on Type M, Type N, Type C. Its calling code is +27. A date there reads March 14, 2026 and the time 3:09 PM, as locals write them. Money shows as ZAR 1,234.50 (ZAR). Traffic drives on the left.

Power

230 V · 50 Hz

Type M, Type N, Type C

Pack an adapter. Your 120 V gear must be dual-voltage (207–253 V here).

Phone

+27

A local number 082 123 4567 dials from home as 011 27 821234567.

Dates & time

March 14, 2026

3:09 PM — as written locally

Money

ZAR 1,234.50

ZAR — a sample amount, formatted locally

Traffic

Traffic drives on the left — look right first.

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