Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards
Your answer: New Zealand → Kenya
Plug adapter
Adapter required
Kenya uses Type G; your New Zealand plug (Type I) doesn't fit. Pack a Type G adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
Voltage converter
Not needed
Both countries are on the same high-voltage standard (230V in New Zealand, 240V in Kenya). Your devices work as-is.
New Zealand uses
Type I
230V · 50Hz
→
Kenya uses
Type G
240V · 50Hz
What this means for your trip
Going from New Zealand to Kenya you'll need a plug adapter, but voltage is identical on both sides, so that's one less thing to worry about.
Kenya uses Type G outlets; New Zealand uses Type I. The shapes are incompatible, so every plug you bring needs a Type G adapter to reach the socket. The cheapest option is a simple shape-only adapter for that one country; if you travel often, a universal adapter (fits every country) pays for itself in a single trip.
Voltage is the same on both ends (230V vs 240V, 50Hz vs 50Hz), so every charger that works at home works in Kenya without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for Kenya from New Zealand?
Yes. Kenya uses Type G outlets, which don't accept New Zealand's Type I plugs. Pack a Type G adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
What type of plug does Kenya use?
Kenya uses Type G outlets at 240V, 50Hz. Three rectangular pins. UK, Ireland, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong, many former UK colonies.
What's the voltage in Kenya?
Kenya runs on 240V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, higher than New Zealand's 230V supply. Most modern phones, laptops, tablets, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (check for "100-240V" on the brick) and work on either. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles will not — bring a dual-voltage travel version or a voltage converter.
Are New Zealand chargers dual-voltage?
Most — but not all. Check the charger brick for a line that reads something like "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz." If you see that, the charger works on either voltage standard and you only need a plug adapter. If it lists just "120V" (or just "230V"), it's single-voltage and can't be plugged straight into the other side without a voltage converter.
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