From Papua New Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Bosnia and Herzegovina. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
Bosnia and HerzegovinaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Bosnia and Herzegovina: C, F
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
BiH is a net electricity exporter in normal years, its mix is roughly half hydropower (along the Drina, Neretva, and Trebišnjica), half coal.
Availability
Reliable in cities; rural mountain areas can see brief outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Bosnia and Herzegovina sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Bosnia and Herzegovina use?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Bosnia and Herzegovina when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina runs on 230V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Bosnia and Herzegovina the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.