From Papua New Guinea to Cocos (Keeling) Islands
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Good news: all your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. 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
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsYour plugs
Type I
Fits
Accepted in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Type I
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Cocos (Keeling) Islands: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is 230V/50Hz with Type I sockets. Australian standard.
Grid & history
A tiny diesel-and-solar hybrid grid.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Type I.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian Type I adapter works without modification.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Yes. Every Papua New Guinea plug type (Type I) fits in Cocos (Keeling) Islands sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Cocos (Keeling) Islands use?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Cocos (Keeling) Islands when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.