From Saint Kitts and Nevis to Papua New Guinea
When travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Papua New Guinea: None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plug types fit in Papua New Guinea. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Papua New GuineaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Papua New Guinea
Type I
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Papua New Guinea: I
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 230V → 240V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis plug work in Papua New Guinea?
- No. None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plugs (Type A, Type B, Type G) fit in Papua New Guinea sockets (Type I), so you will need a travel 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Papua New Guinea runs on 240V, while Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Frequency in Papua New Guinea is 50Hz, while Saint Kitts and Nevis uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.