Travel adapter from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and North Macedonia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Hong Kong, you will need a travel adapter for North Macedonia. Hong Kong uses Type G plugs, and North Macedonia uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 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

Hong Kong 230 V

North Macedonia 230 V

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Frequency

Hong Kong 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