Travel adapter from Monaco to North Korea — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in North Korea?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Monaco (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

North Korea (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in North Korea

Voltage

Monaco 230 V

North Korea 230 V

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Frequency

Monaco 50 Hz

North Korea 50 Hz

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More about plugs in North Korea

In North Korea, 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 Korea can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full North Korea plug guide