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

Q: What plug is used in South Sudan?

South Sudan uses Type C and Type D and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

New Zealand (home)

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

South Sudan (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in South Sudan

Voltage

New Zealand 230 V

South Sudan 230 V

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Frequency

New Zealand 50 Hz

South Sudan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in South Sudan

In South Sudan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in South Sudan can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full South Sudan plug guide