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

If you're heading to North Korea from North Macedonia, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in North Korea, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for North Korea?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia also uses Type C, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in North Korea

North Korea runs on 220V at 50Hz, very close to North Macedonia (230V, 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 North Macedonia 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

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single North Korea outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.