From New Zealand to China
When travelling from New Zealand to China: Good news: all your New Zealand plug types fit in China. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
New Zealand
ChinaYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in China
Type A
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • China: A, I
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 China
China runs on 230V/50Hz with Type A, C, and I sockets. Modern buildings often have universal sockets that accept all three.
Grid & history
China operates the world’s largest electricity grid. Coal still provides the majority of supply, but the country also leads the world in solar and wind installation and operates both the largest hydro plant (Three Gorges) and a fast-growing nuclear fleet.
Availability
Supply is reliable in cities and tourist areas. The rural west and remote mountainous areas can see occasional outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type A (US-style flat pins) and Type I (the Australian and Chinese three-pin) are both in use, often in the same socket, and Type C (Europlug) usually fits as well.
Energy mix
Coal still primary, but renewables and nuclear are scaling fast.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter with A and I prongs is safest.
- Chinese Type I sockets are slightly different from Australian Type I, but in practice the plugs are interchangeable.
- Voltage is 230V, so US-only appliances need a converter, not just an adapter.