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Cook Islands
Electrical outlets and plug types

Travelers from New Zealand won't need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in Cook Islands.

Country of residence

Your destination
Voltage240 V
Frequency50 Hz
from🇳🇿 New Zealand
to🇨🇰 Cook Islands
Outlet type IPlug type I
I

In Cook Islands, they use power outlets and plugs of type I. The voltage is 240 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.

No travel adapter neededNo power adapter is required when traveling to Cook Islands.

Do power plugs from New Zealand fit into Cook Islands outlets?

Cook Islands uses type I outlets, just like in New Zealand. Your plugs are compatible, so no adapter is needed.

sockets from🇨🇰 Cook Islands
plugs from🇳🇿 New Zealand
Outlet type I
I
Plug type compatiblePlug type I
I
Socket type compatible

Your plugs match outlet type I.

Power adapter for Cook Islands needed?

No adapter is needed for Cook Islands if you're coming from New Zealand. However, a universal adapter might still be worth getting. You’ll never have to worry about whether your plugs fit different sockets again and you'll always be ready for future trips.

We recommend getting a universal travel (plug) adapter that covers the most popular countries.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Cook Islands?

Cook Islands' voltage level of 240 V is quite similar to the 230 V system used in New Zealand. These slight differences are usually considered by manufacturers.

Origin🇳🇿 New Zealand
Destination🇨🇰 Cook Islands
Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Frequency
Voltage240 V
Frequency50 Hz
There is no need for a voltage converter in Cook Islands, when traveling from New Zealand.

To confirm, check if your devices require a voltage converter by looking at the 'INPUT' label, typically found on the power adapter or charger. If the label shows "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz," the device is built to handle different voltage and frequency ranges. This is typical for devices such as notebooks, smartphones, digital cameras, and also for tablets, e-readers, and some battery chargers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my New Zealander hair dryer in Cook Islands?

Yes, since New Zealand and Cook Islands use similar voltages (230 V and 240 V) and the same frequency (50 Hz), you can use your New Zealander hair dryer in Cook Islands without needing a voltage converter.

Can I use my New Zealander laptop or smartphone in Cook Islands?

Yes, you can use your laptop or smartphone in Cook Islands without any issues, as the voltages are similar (230 V and 240 V) and the frequency the same in both countries (50 Hz).

Can I use my New Zealander curling iron or hair straightener in Cook Islands?

Yes, your New Zealander curling iron or flat iron will work in Cook Islands without needing a voltage converter, since the voltages used in both countries are similar (230 V and 240 V) and the frequency the same (50 Hz).

If I live in New Zealand, do I need a power plug adapter in Cook Islands?

No, if you live in New Zealand, no power adapter is required when traveling to Cook Islands.

Do I need a voltage converter for Cook Islands when traveling from New Zealand?

No, you do not need a voltage converter since the voltages used in New Zealand and Cook Islands are compatible (230 V and 240 V) and the frequency is the same (50 Hz).

Traveling to more countries?

See if your power plugs from New Zealand fit into the sockets of other destinations and whether you need a voltage converter.

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