From Myanmar to Cook Islands
When travelling from Myanmar to Cook Islands: Some of your Myanmar plug types fit in Cook Islands (I). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Myanmar
Cook IslandsYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
No fit
Type D
No fit
Type E
No fit
Type F
No fit
Type G
No fit
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Cook Islands
Type I
1 of 8 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I • Cook Islands: I
No fit for: A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Voltage: 230V → 240V
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 Cook Islands
Cook Islands runs on 240V/50Hz with Type I sockets. NZ standard, reflecting the free-association relationship with New Zealand.
Grid & history
Te Aponga Uira supplies Rarotonga from diesel with significant solar additions.
Availability
Reliable on Rarotonga.
Sockets & hotels
Type I. NZ plugs fit.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A New Zealand Type I adapter works directly.
- Voltage is 240V, the high end of the European range, and modern chargers handle it.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Myanmar plug work in Cook Islands?
- Partly. Some of your Myanmar plug types (Type I) fit Cook Islands sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Cook Islands use?
- Cook Islands uses Type I. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Cook Islands when travelling from Myanmar?
- Cook Islands runs on 240V, while Myanmar uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Cook Islands the same as Myanmar?
- Frequency in Cook Islands is 50Hz, the same as Myanmar.