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Do you need a plug adapter from Japan to New Zealand?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Japan to New Zealand. New Zealand uses Type I sockets that Japan plugs do not fit.
Japan to New Zealand
Japan → New Zealand
- Japan plugs
- A B
- New Zealand sockets
- I
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 100V → 230V
Socket types in New Zealand
| Type I | Two flat angled pins, often with a grounding pin. Australia, New Zealand, Argentina. |
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Voltage differs: Japan runs at 100V, New Zealand at 230V. Most phone and laptop chargers handle both; single-voltage devices may need a converter.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Japan to New Zealand?
Yes. New Zealand uses Type I sockets, which Japan plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on New Zealand’s voltage?
New Zealand runs at 230V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.