From Bonaire to North Korea
When travelling from Bonaire to North Korea: Some of your Bonaire plug types fit in North Korea (C, F). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (127V / 220V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Bonaire
North KoreaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in North Korea
Type C
Type F
2 of 4 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C, F • North Korea: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 127V / 220V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in North Korea
North Korea runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
North Korea’s electricity infrastructure follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Cities have generally reliable supply; rural electrification is uneven and outages are not unusual.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and F plugs (commonly written C/F). Type F is the recessed Schuko socket: two round holes with earth clips on the rim.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers every socket you’ll see.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Bonaire plug work in North Korea?
- Partly. Some of your Bonaire plug types (Type C, Type F) fit North Korea sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does North Korea use?
- North Korea uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for North Korea when travelling from Bonaire?
- North Korea runs on 230V, while Bonaire uses 127V / 220V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in North Korea the same as Bonaire?
- Frequency in North Korea is 50Hz, the same as Bonaire.