Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Type I. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Australia.
Sockets at the destination
Travelling in Australia you will meet Type I sockets, fed with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Australia runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Niue, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. Watch out when moving on: Guam, American Samoa and Palau use a completely different system. Across Oceania this setup is common: 13 of 18 countries.
Protective earth
Sockets in Australia are normally earthed.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Australia runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Argentina.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Australia.
Type I – that is what you will find in Australia (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Australia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Australia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →