Travel adapter from Japan to New Zealand
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Japan and New Zealand, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
Adapter required
Yes — coming from Japan, you will need a travel adapter for New Zealand. Japan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and New Zealand uses Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (100 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.
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.
Japan (home)
New Zealand (destination)
Electrical specifications in New Zealand
Voltage
Japan
100 V
New Zealand
230 V
Frequency
Japan
50/60 Hz
New Zealand
50 Hz
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