Papua New Guinea Travel Adapters
Type I (Australian Plug) • 240 volts • 50 Hz
Papua New Guinea uses mains electricity supplied at 240 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets in Papua New Guinea use Type I, the same plug used in Australia and New Zealand and often called the Australian plug.
Travelers from the U.S. using Type A or Type B plugs need a travel adapter for Papua New Guinea that covers Type I. A travel adapter changes the plug shape only and does not convert voltage. Devices marked for 100–240V input can be used on Papua New Guinea's 240V supply with the correct adapter; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Papua New Guinea Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Papua New Guinea uses the Type I plug and outlet system, the same standard used in Australia and New Zealand.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Papua New Guinea?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for Papua New Guinea's Type I outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger in Papua New Guinea?
Phone and laptop chargers use a universal 100–240V power supply, so yours will work on Papua New Guinea's 240V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a Type I plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Papua New Guinea's outlets.
Are Papua New Guinea and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Papua New Guinea uses Type I outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Papua New Guinea runs at 240V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does Papua New Guinea use the same plug as Australia?
Yes. Papua New Guinea uses the same Type I plug and outlet system used in Australia and New Zealand, so a Type I travel adapter that works for those countries also works in Papua New Guinea.
