Travel Adapter for North Korea: Do You Need One? (Niger → North Korea)Adapter Needed

Traveling from Niger to North Korea means crossing into a different electrical system. Here's a complete breakdown of the sockets, voltage, and the right adapter to bring for North Korea, so nothing you packed ends up useless at the hotel.

Do you need a travel adapter for North Korea?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Niger and North Korea use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit North Korea's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does North Korea use?

North Korea uses the following power plug: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe. Outlets run at 220V and 50Hz. Since Niger also uses Type C, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in North Korea

North Korea runs on 220V at 50Hz, the same as Niger (220V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.

Will your devices work in North Korea?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in North Korea with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 220V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for North Korea?

Because Niger and North Korea share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.

Tips for charging your devices in North Korea

Many North Korea hotel bathrooms have a low-wattage "shaver only" socket that is fine for razors and toothbrushes but not for charging phones or running hair dryers. Use the main wall outlets with your adapter for everything else.