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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in New Zealand

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Samoa to New Zealand: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from Samoa to New Zealand? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.

Since Samoa and New Zealand both support Type I plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.

The voltage and frequency in New Zealand (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Samoa (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.

Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type I plugs, so your devices should fit New Zealand's outlets directly.