Plugs by country / New Zealand
Plugs used in New Zealand
New Zealand uses Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Plug and outlet types in New Zealand
Adapters for New Zealand
You need an adapter with Type I prongs, unless your plugs already fit. A universal adapter covers New Zealand and almost everywhere else.
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Type I plug adapter
Type I prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type I outlets in New Zealand.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in New Zealand and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in New Zealand
That's the voltage most of the world uses. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 100-120V-only gear from North America or Japan needs a converter.
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Traveling to New Zealand from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
Leaving New Zealand?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in New Zealand and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided