Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C
Plugs & sockets in North Korea
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C
Mauritania to North Korea: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed
If you're heading to North Korea from Mauritania, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Good news: Mauritania and North Korea share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into North Korea's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in North Korea (220V, 50Hz) are the same as Mauritania (220V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


