From Papua New Guinea to Iceland
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Iceland: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Iceland. 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
IcelandYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Iceland
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Iceland: 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 Iceland
Iceland is 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets, the standard European setup.
Grid & history
Iceland’s electricity is essentially 100% renewable, about 70% hydropower and 30% geothermal. Cheap green power has attracted aluminium smelting and, more recently, data centres.
Availability
Excellent. Storm-related outages are rare even by Nordic standards.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard. Type C plugs fit Schuko sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower ~70%, geothermal ~30%.
Practical tips
- A European C/F adapter is all you need.
- For Ring Road trips, a 12V car adapter is more useful than extra wall adapters.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Iceland?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Iceland sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Iceland use?
- Iceland uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Iceland when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Iceland 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 Iceland the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Iceland is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.