From Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea
When travelling from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea: Good news: all your Cook Islands plug types fit in Papua New Guinea. Voltage matches at 240V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Cook Islands
Papua New GuineaYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Papua New Guinea
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Papua New Guinea: I
Voltage: 240V → 240V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea uses 240V/50Hz with Type I sockets.
Grid & history
PNG Power supplies the major cities with a mix of hydropower (Yonki, Ramu) and diesel. Vast parts of the country remain off-grid.
Availability
Reliable in Port Moresby and Lae; rural Highlands largely off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type I. Australian/NZ plugs fit.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian or NZ Type I adapter works in both countries.
- Voltage is 240V, the high end of the European range, and modern chargers handle it.
- A power bank is essential outside major cities.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Cook Islands plug work in Papua New Guinea?
- Yes. Every Cook Islands plug type (Type I) fits in Papua New Guinea sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Papua New Guinea use?
- Papua New Guinea uses Type I. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Papua New Guinea when travelling from Cook Islands?
- Papua New Guinea runs on 240V, the same as Cook Islands. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Papua New Guinea the same as Cook Islands?
- Frequency in Papua New Guinea is 50Hz, the same as Cook Islands.