Plug types
Voltage
240V
Frequency
50Hz
Papua New Guinea uses Type I outlets at 240V, 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Papua New Guinea need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Australia → Papua New Guinea |
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Papua New Guinea |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Germany → Papua New Guinea |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | France → Papua New Guinea |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Italy → Papua New Guinea |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Spain → Papua New Guinea |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Papua New Guinea |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Ireland → Papua New Guinea |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Papua New Guinea |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Belgium → Papua New Guinea |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Papua New Guinea |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Papua New Guinea |
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Australia → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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United Kingdom → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Germany → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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France → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Italy → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Spain → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Netherlands → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Ireland → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Switzerland → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Belgium → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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United States → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → Papua New GuineaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses Type I outlets at 240V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea runs on 240V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Papua New Guinea?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type I will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.