Travel adapter for New Zealand
New Zealand runs 230V at 50Hz and uses Type I sockets. Whether you need an adapter depends on the plugs you already own, so pick your own country below for a plug-by-plug answer.
Sockets in New Zealand
Type I
Australian / Chinese three-pin
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Socket types
- I
Do you need an adapter for New Zealand?
Coming from United States · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. New Zealand runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Kingdom · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Canada · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. New Zealand runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type C or Type F plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from India · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type C, Type D or Type M plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Australia
No plug adapter needed — your Type I plugs go straight into New Zealand's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from United Arab Emirates · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Japan · adapter needed · voltage differs (100V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for New Zealand — sockets there take Type I, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. New Zealand runs 230V against 100V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Not your country? The checker below covers all 198.
Check your own plugs for New Zealand
Pick both ends — the answer appears here, no button to press.