Do I need an adapter from South Korea to New Zealand?
Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards
Your answer: South Korea → New Zealand
Plug adapter
Adapter required
New Zealand uses Type I; your South Korea plug (Type C, F) doesn't fit. Pack a Type I adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
Voltage converter
Not needed
Both countries run on 230V (at 60Hz vs 50Hz — a frequency difference most devices don't notice). Your devices work as-is.
South Korea uses
Type C
Type F
230V · 60Hz
→
New Zealand uses
Type I
230V · 50Hz
What this means for your trip
Going from South Korea to New Zealand you'll need a plug adapter, but voltage is identical on both sides, so that's one less thing to worry about.
New Zealand uses Type I outlets; South Korea uses Type C/F. The shapes are incompatible, so every plug you bring needs a Type I 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 230V, 60Hz vs 50Hz), so every charger that works at home works in New Zealand without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for New Zealand from South Korea?
Yes. New Zealand uses Type I outlets, which don't accept South Korea's Type C/F plugs. Pack a Type I adapter — or a universal one if you travel often.
What type of plug does New Zealand use?
New Zealand uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Two flat angled pins (and sometimes a vertical grounding pin). Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina.
What's the voltage in New Zealand?
New Zealand runs on 230V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, matching than South Korea'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 South Korea 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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