Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
New Zealand uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
New Zealand: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to New Zealand need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Australia → New Zealand |
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → New Zealand |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Germany → New Zealand |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | France → New Zealand |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Italy → New Zealand |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Spain → New Zealand |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Netherlands → New Zealand |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Ireland → New Zealand |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Switzerland → New Zealand |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Belgium → New Zealand |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → New Zealand |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → New Zealand |
-
Australia → New ZealandPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
-
United Kingdom → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Germany → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
France → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Italy → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Spain → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Netherlands → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Ireland → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Switzerland → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Belgium → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
United States → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
-
Canada → New ZealandPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does New Zealand use?
New Zealand uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in New Zealand?
New Zealand runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for New Zealand?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type I will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.