Travel adapter from Myanmar to New Zealand — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in New Zealand?

New Zealand uses Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Myanmar (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

New Zealand (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in New Zealand

Voltage

Myanmar 230 V

New Zealand 230 V

Match

Frequency

Myanmar 50 Hz

New Zealand 50 Hz

Match

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