Travel adapter from North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia and New Zealand, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

North Macedonia (home)

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

New Zealand (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in New Zealand

Voltage

North Macedonia 230 V

New Zealand 230 V

Match

Frequency

North Macedonia 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