Travel adapter from Palau to North Macedonia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in North Macedonia?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Palau and North Macedonia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Palau, you will need a travel adapter for North Macedonia. Palau uses Type A/Type B plugs, and North Macedonia uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Palau (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

North Macedonia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in North Macedonia

Voltage

Palau 120 V

North Macedonia 230 V

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Frequency

Palau 60 Hz

North Macedonia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in North Macedonia

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

Full North Macedonia plug guide