Plug adapter for Mauritius from South Africa
What travellers from South Africa need to charge and power their devices in Mauritius: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types C and G adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same
South Africa 230 V → Mauritius 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
does not fit
In Mauritius: Type G and Type C are most common.
Your devices in Mauritius
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Mauritius is 2 h ahead of South Africa right now (UTC+4 vs UTC+2).
- Money
- The Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Everyday prices are about 101% of South Africa's.
- Driving
- On the left, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
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- Calling code
- +230