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Type N plug: where it is used
Three round pins in a hexagon. Used in 2 countries.
What type N looks like
- Type Nthree round pins in a hexagon
Voltage in these countries ranges over 127 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz. It only fits type N sockets. Plugs of type C fit a type N socket.
Countries that use type N
Africa
South America
Other plug types
Questions
What is a type N plug?
Type N has three round pins in a hexagon.
Which countries use type N?
2 countrys in our data: Brazil and South Africa.
What voltage do type N countries use?
127 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, depending on the country. Check each country page before you plug in a single-voltage device.
Does a type N plug fit other sockets?
A type N plug only fits type N sockets. Type C plugs also fit a type N socket.
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