Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Dominican Republic to New Zealand

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Dominican Republic and New Zealand, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Dominican Republic, you will need a travel adapter for New Zealand. Dominican Republic uses Type A/Type B plugs, and New Zealand uses Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Dominican Republic (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

New Zealand (destination)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in New Zealand

Voltage
Dominican Republic 120 V
New Zealand 230 V
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Frequency
Dominican Republic 60 Hz
New Zealand 50 Hz
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More about plugs in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the standard power plug is Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in New Zealand is the same shape — Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full New Zealand plug guide