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Papua New Guinea
Electrical outlets and plug types

Travelers from Australia won't need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in Papua New Guinea.

Country of residence

Your destination
Voltage240 V
Frequency50 Hz
from🇦🇺 Australia
to🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Outlet type IPlug type I
I

In Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea.

Do power plugs from Australia fit into Papua New Guinea outlets?

Papua New Guinea uses type I outlets, just like in Australia. Your plugs are compatible, so no adapter is needed.

sockets from🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
plugs from🇦🇺 Australia
Outlet type I
I
Plug type compatiblePlug type I
I
Socket type compatible

Your plugs match outlet type I.

Power adapter for Papua New Guinea needed?

No adapter is needed for Papua New Guinea if you're coming from Australia. 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 Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea's voltage level of 240 V is quite similar to the 230 V system used in Australia. These slight differences are usually considered by manufacturers.

Origin🇦🇺 Australia
Destination🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Frequency
Voltage240 V
Frequency50 Hz
There is no need for a voltage converter in Papua New Guinea, when traveling from Australia.

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 Australian hair dryer in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, since Australia and Papua New Guinea use similar voltages (230 V and 240 V) and the same frequency (50 Hz), you can use your Australian hair dryer in Papua New Guinea without needing a voltage converter.

Can I use my Australian laptop or smartphone in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, you can use your laptop or smartphone in Papua New Guinea 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 Australian curling iron or hair straightener in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, your Australian curling iron or flat iron will work in Papua New Guinea 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 Australia, do I need a power plug adapter in Papua New Guinea?

No, if you live in Australia, no power adapter is required when traveling to Papua New Guinea.

Do I need a voltage converter for Papua New Guinea when traveling from Australia?

No, you do not need a voltage converter since the voltages used in Australia and Papua New Guinea 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 Australia fit into the sockets of other destinations and whether you need a voltage converter.

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