Travel adapter from Philippines to North Korea — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in North Korea?

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

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Philippines and North Korea share at least one common plug shape (Type C). 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.

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

Philippines (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

North Korea (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in North Korea

Voltage

Philippines 230 V

North Korea 230 V

Match

Frequency

Philippines 60 Hz

North Korea 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in North Korea

In North Korea, 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 Korea can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full North Korea plug guide