From Papua New Guinea to Ghana
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Ghana: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Ghana. 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
GhanaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Ghana
Type G
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Ghana: G
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 Ghana
Ghana is 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the British three-pin standard.
Grid & history
The Akosombo Dam on the Volta River has been Ghana’s backbone for decades, supplemented by gas and increasingly solar. Like Nigeria, Ghana has experienced periods of severe load-shedding ("dumsor") when generation falls short.
Availability
Reliable in Accra and tourist hubs but occasional load-shedding can occur, especially during droughts that affect Akosombo.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal.
Energy mix
Hydropower historically dominant; gas growing.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
- Many hotels have generator backup for dumsor periods. Verify with your accommodation.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Ghana?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Ghana sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Ghana use?
- Ghana uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Ghana when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Ghana 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 Ghana the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Ghana is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.