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

Yes, you'll need an adapter.

Australia and New Zealand plugs (Type I) don’t fit the sockets in Vietnam (Type A, C, F). The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 220 V there), so you won’t need a voltage converter for devices rated for your home voltage.

Side by side

	Australia and New Zealand	Vietnam
Plug types	Type I	Type AType CType F
Voltage	230 V	220 V
Frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz

Voltage check

The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 220 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 Vietnam

A two-pin Type C plug fits the sockets in Vietnam, according to the plug-fit rules in our voltage checker (Type C fits Type C, E, F and L sockets).
Our data lists three socket types for Vietnam: Type A, C and F, so both flat-pin and round-pin plugs can fit, depending on the socket.
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 C 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

Plugs and voltage in Vietnam · All plug adapter guides

Questions

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

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

What plugs does Vietnam use?

Vietnam uses Type A, C, F sockets at 220 V, 50 Hz (Aorista voltage checker data).

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

The voltage is similar (230 V at home, 220 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 Vietnam?

If its label says 100–240 V, it can be used at 220 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 (Vietnam; Australia, New Zealand). Checked 18 Oct 2026.