Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
240V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
G
Plugs & sockets in New Zealand
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Uganda to New Zealand: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to New Zealand from Uganda, 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.
Your Uganda plugs (Type G) won't fit New Zealand's outlets (Type I). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for New Zealand before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in New Zealand (230V, 50Hz) are close to Uganda (240V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.


