Travel adapter from Albania to North Macedonia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Albania and North Macedonia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Albania and North Macedonia both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in North Macedonia without an adapter or converter.

Albania (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

North Macedonia (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in North Macedonia

Voltage

Albania 230 V

North Macedonia 230 V

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Frequency

Albania 50 Hz

North Macedonia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in North Macedonia can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full North Macedonia plug guide