🇦🇺 Plugs & Voltage in Australia
Type I · 230V · 50Hz
Voltage
230V
220–240V standard
Frequency
50Hz
AC power
Plug Types
Type I
Travelling from a different country? Check if you need an adapter or voltage converter with our interactive tool.
Check my adapter needs →Plug Types Used in Australia
Type I
Flat angled pins
Australia, NZ, China, Argentina
Do I need an adapter for Australia? Quick answers by home country
| Travelling from | Plug adapter | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Needed | Different (120V → 230V): check device labels |
| Canada | Needed | Different (120V → 230V): check device labels |
| United Kingdom | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| Germany / most of the EU | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| New Zealand | Not needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| India | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
Based on the plug types listed above. Phone, tablet and laptop chargers are almost always rated 100–240V and only need a plug adapter; hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often are not. Check any country pair →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What plug type is used in Australia?
Australia uses Type I. Type I (Flat angled pins — used in Australia, NZ, China, Argentina).
What voltage does Australia use?
Australia uses 230 volts at 50 Hz. This puts it in the 220–240V range. Most modern electronics (phones, laptops, cameras) accept 100–240V and will work fine with just a plug adapter.
Do I need a power adapter for Australia?
If your home country uses different plug types to Type I, yes — you will need a plug adapter. Whether you need a voltage converter depends on your device. Check the label: if it says '100–240V', you only need a plug adapter.
Do New Zealanders need a power adapter for Australia?
New Zealanders travelling to Australia need a plug adapter (Type I to Type I) but no voltage converter — Australia runs on 230V which is compatible with NZ's 230V standard.
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