Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from New Zealand to Uruguay?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both New Zealand and Uruguay.

New ZealandUruguay
Plug TypesIC, F, I, L
Voltage230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

New Zealand uses Plug Type I.

Your Appliance has Plug Type I

In Uruguay there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type I
(New Zealand)
to Plug Type C
(Uruguay)

Socket Type I
(New Zealand)
to Plug Type F
(Uruguay)

Socket Type I
(New Zealand)
to Plug Type L
(Uruguay)

Uruguay also uses Socket Type I, which is used in New Zealand. If using an appliance that has a Type I Plug in the Type I Sockets of Uruguay, you will not need an adaptor.

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in New Zealand and Uruguay is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in New Zealand and Uruguay is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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