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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