From Christmas Island to Papua New Guinea
When travelling from Christmas Island to Papua New Guinea: Good news: all your Christmas Island plug types fit in Papua New Guinea. Voltage is different (230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Christmas Island
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: 230V → 240V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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 Christmas Island plug work in Papua New Guinea?
- Yes. Every Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island?
- Papua New Guinea runs on 240V, while Christmas Island uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Papua New Guinea the same as Christmas Island?
- Frequency in Papua New Guinea is 50Hz, the same as Christmas Island.