From Mongolia to North Korea
When travelling from Mongolia to North Korea: Good news: all your Mongolia plug types fit in North Korea. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Mongolia
North KoreaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in North Korea
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • North Korea: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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 Mongolia plug work in North Korea?
- Yes. Every Mongolia plug type (Type C, Type F) fits in North Korea sockets without an 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 Mongolia?
- North Korea runs on 230V, the same as Mongolia. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in North Korea the same as Mongolia?
- Frequency in North Korea is 50Hz, the same as Mongolia.