Macedonia Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Macedonia Adapter Plug Kit for using your North America appliances while traveling to Macedonia. Macedonia is a European country surrounded by Bulgaria and Greece and uses the same type of adapter as these surrounding European countries.

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Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. This adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Macedonia Adapter Model GIS-MALAY-B-F-GUB-GUF

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin. Grounded adapters are also known as earthed adapter plugs.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades. Non Grounded adapters are also known as nonearthed adapter plugs.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Macedonia operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

About Macedonia

Geography

The Macedonia is located in Southeastern Europe, north of Greece. The area is slightly larger than Vermont. The climate is warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Currency

Currency in Macedonia is the Macedonian Denar (MKD). Credit cards are generally not accepted and most establishments only accept cash. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Macedonia’s competition from the mobile-cellular segment of the telecommunications market has led to a drop in fixed-line telephone subscriptions. Combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone subscribership is about 125 per 100 persons. When travelling to Macedonia, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Macedonia SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Macedonia has 62,718 internet hosts and 1.057 million internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.