From Saint Kitts and Nevis to North Korea
When travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to North Korea: None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plug types fit in North Korea. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
North KoreaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in North Korea
Type C
Type F
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • North Korea: C, F
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis plug work in North Korea?
- No. None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plugs (Type A, Type B, Type G) fit in North Korea sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- North Korea runs on 230V, the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in North Korea the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Frequency in North Korea is 50Hz, while Saint Kitts and Nevis uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.