Type N Plug & Socket
Three round pins · 10 A / 20 A
Brazil’s plug since 2011. Type C plugs fit. It is used in 2 countries in our list.
Countries that use Type N
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 MThree large round pins · 15 A
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use Type N plugs?
2 countries, including Brazil and South Africa.
What does a Type N plug look like?
It has three round pins, rated 10 A / 20 A.
Which other plugs fit a Type N socket?
Type C plugs fit Type N sockets without an adapter.
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.