Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Plugs & sockets in Ethiopia
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
New Zealand to Ethiopia: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Traveling from New Zealand to Ethiopia means crossing into a different electrical system. Before you leave, take a moment to understand the plug types and voltage used in Ethiopia so you can keep all your devices charged and ready.
There's no plug compatibility between New Zealand and Ethiopia. New Zealand devices use Type I connectors, while Ethiopia sockets are Type C/F. An adapter is a must-have for this destination.
On the voltage front, New Zealand (230V, 50Hz) and Ethiopia (220V, 50Hz) are very similar. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.
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.


