Do I Need a Plug Adapter for the UK from Australia or NZ?

Yes, you'll need an adapter.

Australia and New Zealand plugs (Type I) don’t fit the sockets in the UK (Type G). The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V there), so you won’t need a voltage converter for devices rated for your home voltage.

Side by side

	Australia and New Zealand	The UK
Plug types	Type I	Type G
Voltage	230 V	230 V
Frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz

Voltage check

The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V there), so you won’t need a voltage converter for devices rated for your home voltage. Most phone, tablet and laptop chargers say 100–240 V on the label; treat that as something to check, not a guarantee. Read plug adapter vs voltage converter for how to read a label.

Socket details for the UK

The UK uses Type G only (three rectangular pins), at 230 V, 50 Hz.
In the voltage-checker dataset, 10 other countries have the same socket types and voltage group as the UK: Bahrain, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kenya, Macau, Malaysia, Malta and more. An adapter for Type G sockets bought for the UK also fits sockets there.
Your plugs from Australia and New Zealand are Type I (flat angled pins); in our plug-fit rules they fit Type I sockets, which the voltage checker lists for places such as Australia, NZ, China, Argentina.

What to pack

A plug adapter for Type G sockets (one per device you’ll charge at the same time)
Check the label on each charger: look for “100–240V” or “INPUT: 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz”
A power board or multi-port USB charger from home means you only need one adapter

Other trips and origins

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Questions

Do I need a plug adapter for the UK from Australia or NZ?

Yes, you'll need an adapter. Australia and New Zealand plugs (Type I) don’t fit the sockets in the UK (Type G).

What plugs does the UK use?

The UK uses Type G sockets at 230 V, 50 Hz (Aorista voltage checker data).

Do I need a voltage converter for the UK from Australia or NZ?

The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V there), so you won’t need a voltage converter for devices rated for your home voltage. Most phone and laptop chargers are labelled 100–240 V, but check yours before you plug it in.

Will my phone charger work in the UK?

If its label says 100–240 V, it can be used at 230 V; you still need a plug adapter for the socket.

Sources and last checked

Plug types, voltage, frequency and plug-fit rules: Aorista voltage checker dataset (United Kingdom; Australia, New Zealand). Checked 18 Oct 2026.