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

Q: What plug is used in Russia?

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

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

Adapter required

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

New Zealand (home)

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

Russia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Russia

Voltage

New Zealand 230 V

Russia 230 V

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Frequency

New Zealand 50 Hz

Russia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Russia

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

Full Russia plug guide