Yugoslavia (Former Country)
Former country • No single modern electrical system
Yugoslavia's breakup happened in stages, not all at once. Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia declared independence in 1991-92, but Serbia and Montenegro kept the “Yugoslavia” name until 2003, then split into two separate countries in 2006. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a status more than 100 countries recognize but Serbia and some others still dispute.
Yugoslavia was a country in southeastern Europe that existed in various forms from 1918 until its dissolution in the 1990s and early 2000s. It no longer exists as a political or electrical jurisdiction.
Because Yugoslavia is no longer a country, it does not have a single modern electrical system. Electrical standards today depend entirely on the successor country in which travel occurs.
Countries That Emerged from Yugoslavia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Kosovo — declared independence from Serbia in 2008; recognized by more than 100 countries, though Serbia and some others do not recognize it
Travelers should consult the individual country pages listed above for current plug types, voltage, and electrical compatibility information, since each country now sets its own standard.
Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Because Yugoslavia no longer exists as a single jurisdiction, there's no single plug type or voltage that applies to all the countries above. A universal adapter like the one shown works across differing outlet shapes, but check the specific country's page for its exact voltage and plug details before you travel.
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Does Yugoslavia still exist?
No. Yugoslavia broke apart in stages. Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia declared independence in 1991-92, Serbia and Montenegro split into separate countries in 2006, and Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008.
What plug type do I need for the former Yugoslav countries?
It depends on which country you're visiting, since each now sets its own standard. Check the individual country's page above for its specific plug type and voltage, or bring a universal travel adapter that covers multiple plug shapes if you're unsure.
Which countries were part of Yugoslavia?
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia (known as Macedonia at the time) were the six republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Kosovo, formerly an autonomous province within Serbia, declared its own independence in 2008; more than 100 countries recognize it, though Serbia and some others do not.
Do I need a voltage converter for the former Yugoslav countries?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage, and that depends on which country you're visiting since voltage and plug types vary across them. Most modern phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter; check the specific country's page and your device's label before you travel.
