Travel adapter from New Zealand to Congo (Republic) — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Congo (Republic)?

Congo (Republic) uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from New Zealand, you will need a travel adapter for Congo (Republic). New Zealand uses Type I plugs, and Congo (Republic) uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

New Zealand (home)

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

Congo (Republic) (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Congo (Republic)

Voltage

New Zealand 230 V

Congo (Republic) 230 V

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Frequency

New Zealand 50 Hz

Congo (Republic) 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Congo (Republic)

In Congo (Republic), the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Congo (Republic) can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Congo (Republic) plug guide