Type M Plug & Socket
Three large round pins · 15 A
A larger version of Type D, for heavier appliances. Used in South Africa, India and nearby countries. It is used in 15 countries in our list.
Countries that use Type M
Other plug types
- Type ATwo flat parallel pins · 15 A
- Type BTwo flat pins and a round earth pin · 15 A
- Type C (Europlug)Two round pins · 2.5 A
- Type DThree large round pins in a triangle · 5 A
- Type ETwo round pins and a hole for the socket’s earth pin · 16 A
- Type F (Schuko)Two round pins with earth clips on the sides · 16 A
- Type GThree rectangular pins · 13 A
- Type HThree pins in a Y shape · 16 A
- Type ITwo angled flat pins and an earth pin · 10 A
- Type JThree round pins · 10 A
- Type KTwo round pins and a half-round earth pin · 16 A
- Type LThree round pins in a row · 10 A / 16 A
- Type NThree round pins · 10 A / 20 A
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use Type M plugs?
15 countries, including Bhutan, Botswana, India, Israel, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Macao, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Nepal and Pakistan.
What does a Type M plug look like?
It has three large round pins, rated 15 A.
Source: Wikidata (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-22. Plug descriptions and compatibility are our own summary of the IEC plug types. Hotels and new buildings may have other sockets — carry a universal adapter if unsure.