Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for North Macedonia, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
For North Macedonia the records list Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Türkiye, Estonia, Romania and Kosovo. Travelling further to Malta, the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom means a different adapter. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of North Macedonia.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: North Macedonia runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Kazakhstan, South Korea, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Iran and North Korea.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
North Macedonia uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – North Macedonia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for North Macedonia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →