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Do I need an adapter from New Zealand to the UK?
You need a Type G adapter for the United Kingdom.
New Zealand: Type I, 230 V, 50 Hz → United Kingdom: Type G, 230 V, 50 Hz.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 230 V. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 230 V. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
230 V is within what this device expects. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
230 V is in the same range as at home, so it works whether or not it is dual voltage. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
230 V is in the same range as at home, so it works whether or not it is dual voltage. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
230 V is within what this device expects. Type I plugs do not fit the United Kingdom's Type G sockets. Pack a Type G adapter.
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Why
Plug shape. New Zealand uses Type I (two flat pins in a V shape and a flat earth pin). Sockets in the UK are Type G (three rectangular pins in a triangle, fused plug). They are not compatible, so you need a plug adapter.
Voltage. New Zealand is 230 V; the UK is 230 V. Same voltage family, so everything you own will run. Adapter or converter?
Frequency. New Zealand is 50 Hz; the UK is 50 Hz. No change to worry about.
United Kingdom: The UK uses the fused three-rectangular-pin Type G plug (BS 1363) everywhere. The only exception is the shaver socket found in hotel bathrooms: a two-pin BS 4573 outlet, often switchable between 115 V and 230 V, limited to about 200 mA. It will run an electric shaver or toothbrush charger but nothing more powerful. Types D and M survive only for stage lighting and remotely switched lights.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an adapter from New Zealand to the UK?
Yes. New Zealand plugs are Type I and sockets in the UK are Type G, so you need a Type G adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter from New Zealand to the UK?
No. Both are in the same voltage range (230 V and 230 V), so single-voltage appliances work.
Will my New Zealand phone charger work in the UK?
Yes. Phone and laptop chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V). You only need a Type G plug adapter.
What about the reverse trip, the UK to New Zealand?
You need a Type I adapter for New Zealand. Full UK to New Zealand guide.