Do you need a travel adapter for Moldova?

No, in most cases not.

Moldova uses the same plug types as the Netherlands:

• Type C: two round pins, unearthed. The same type as in the Netherlands.
• Type F: two round pins with earth clips on the side, also called Schuko. The same type as in the Netherlands and Germany.

Your Dutch chargers, phone chargers, laptop adapters and other devices fit directly into the Moldovan sockets. So you do not need to bring a travel adapter.

Which type of socket does Moldova have?

Moldova uses two plug types, both identical to those in the Netherlands:

• Type C: two round pins, unearthed. The standard "Euro" plug, also known from the Netherlands and almost all of continental Europe
• Type F: two round pins with earth strips on the side. The same type as in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the Balkans

There are no regional differences within Moldova. Whether you stay in the capital Chișinău, in the wine regions or in Transnistria, you will find the same sockets everywhere.

When is a universal adapter still handy in Moldova?

Although a travel adapter for Moldova is not needed, a universal adapter can still be useful in a number of cases:

• you travel on after Moldova to countries with other plug types, such as Ukraine (type C and F, so no issue), Romania (type C and F, also no issue) or for example Turkey
• you want extra USB and USB-C ports to charge several devices at once
• you have a shortage of sockets in your accommodation and want a compact power-strip replacement
• you travel regularly and want one universal solution for all destinations

The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works in Moldova and in 220+ other countries, with multiple USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

Power and voltage in Moldova

The power supply in Moldova is virtually the same as in the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 220 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch appliances: yes

So you do not need a voltage converter. Your phone, laptop, camera and other devices work without problems.

In some older buildings, especially in the countryside and in Transnistria, the power supply can be less stable. A good power bank is therefore a sensible addition, especially if you make day trips to the vineyards of Cricova or the monasteries in Orheiul Vechi.

Buying a travel adapter for Moldova

Do you want to be optimally prepared for your trip and not be caught by surprise? Although a travel adapter for Moldova is not needed, a universal adapter is a smart investment if you travel more often.

Are you travelling on after Moldova, for example to Romania (type C and F), Ukraine (type C and F) or Turkey (type C and F)? Then these countries are also compatible with your Dutch plugs. Are you planning a trip to countries further afield such as the UK (type G) or the Balkans with various sockets? Then the Remodius Universal Travel Adapter comes in handy, in 220+ countries.