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

Q: What plug is used in Slovakia?

Slovakia uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from New Zealand, you will need a travel adapter for Slovakia. New Zealand uses Type I plugs, and Slovakia 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

Slovakia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Slovakia

Voltage

New Zealand 230 V

Slovakia 230 V

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Frequency

New Zealand 50 Hz

Slovakia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Slovakia

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

Full Slovakia plug guide