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North Korea Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

North Korea uses Type A and C sockets. The mains supply is 220 V at 50 Hz.

Type A, C220 V50 Hz

Plugbert's take North Korea keeps it straightforward: Type A, C at 220 V.

Do you need a travel adapter for North Korea?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

Some plugs from the United States fit the Type A and C sockets in North Korea and some don't, so pack an adapter. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits 1 of the 2 listed socket families there. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

North Korea uses 220 V, much higher than the 120 V in the United States. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. For single-voltage devices, follow the manufacturer's guidance on conversion; using a suitable local device may be simpler.

United States to North Korea in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) don't fit the Type A and C sockets in North Korea. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits 1 of the 2 listed socket families there. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

North Korea uses 220 V and the United Kingdom uses 230 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

United Kingdom to North Korea in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyType A🇦🇺AustraliaType A🇨🇦CanadaType A🇮🇳IndiaType A🇨🇳ChinaType A🇯🇵JapanType A🇫🇷FranceType A🇧🇷BrazilType A🇿🇦South AfricaType A🇨🇭SwitzerlandType A

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in North Korea

Type A

The American Two-Prong

2 flat parallel pins · ungrounded

Type C

The Europlug

2 round pins · ungrounded

Will your devices work in North Korea?

Sockets in North Korea supply 220 V. Find the "input" line on each device or its charger. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check that the input frequency also covers 50 Hz. An adapter changes the plug shape, not the voltage or frequency. For switchable devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions before plugging in.

  • Often rated 100–240 V; confirm on the charger: phone charger, laptop charger, camera battery charger.

  • Check the label first: electric toothbrush, electric shaver, CPAP machine, hair straightener / curler.

  • Usually single voltage: hair dryer, kettle / coffee maker, anything with a heating element.

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Plug twins

These countries list the same plug types and a similar voltage range. Check each guide for socket variants and local exceptions.

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