Brazil Type N Travel Adapter (ABNT NBR 14136)
Brazil's grounded plug has three round pins arranged in a triangular pattern. It is known as the Type N plug and is standardized as ABNT NBR 14136. The plug is also used in South Africa.
A Brazil Type N travel adapter, also spelled Brazil Type N travel adaptor or ABNT NBR 14136 adaptor plug, changes the plug shape only. It does not convert voltage.
Brazil Type N Travel Adapter Quick Facts
- Three round pins arranged in a triangular pattern
- Grounded plug and outlet system
- Standardized in Brazil as ABNT NBR 14136
- Brazil uses Type N and Type C plugs
- Brazil uses both 127V and 220V electricity depending on location
What Plug and Travel Adapter Do I Need for Brazil?
Brazil uses Type N and Type C plugs. Type N is Brazil's grounded plug with three round pins arranged in a triangular pattern. Type C has two round pins and does not provide grounding.
Travelers from the USA using Type A or Type B plugs need a Brazil plug adapter when using Type N outlets. A US to Brazil plug adapter changes the plug shape only and does not convert voltage.
For complete country information, see the Brazil plug and adapter guide.
Type N in South Africa
South Africa uses SANS 164-2 Type N outlets, in addition to other plug systems. Because South Africa's SANS 164-2 Type N differs from Brazil's ABNT NBR 14136 versions, verify that the adapter is compatible with the South African Type N standard.
For complete country information, see the South Africa plug and adapter guide.
Brazil Voltage: 127V and 220V
Brazil uses both 127V and 220V electricity depending on the city and region. Check the voltage printed on the device or charger before connecting it. Devices marked 100–240V / 50–60Hz require only the correct Brazil power adapter. A 120V-only device may require a voltage converter in a 220V location.
Countries Where Type N Is Encountered
Type N is used in both Brazil and South Africa, but the two countries use different national versions of the system. Brazil uses ABNT NBR 14136, with 10A plugs using 4.0 mm pins and 20A plugs using 4.8 mm pins. Brazilian standard sockets also accept the ordinary two-pin Type C Europlug (CEE 7/16), and Brazil uses both 127V and 220V electricity depending on location. South Africa uses SANS 164-2 Type N, a 16A version with approximately 4.5 mm pins, alongside its older large three-pin SANS 164-1 (Type M) system. Since 2018, South African wiring rules have required SANS 164-2 sockets at every socket-outlet point, although another configuration such as SANS 164-1 may also be installed at the same outlet. Because the Brazilian and South African Type N versions have different pin diameters and current ratings, check that a travel adapter is specifically rated as compatible with the Type N system used at your destination rather than assuming every Type N adapter is interchangeable. Adapter is also spelled adaptor, and grounded is also described as earthed.
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