From Papua New Guinea to Norway
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Norway: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Norway. 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
NorwayYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Norway
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Norway: 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 Norway
Norway runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Norway’s grid is around 90% hydropower, among the cleanest in the world. The country exports significant power to the UK, Germany, and the rest of the Nordics via undersea interconnects.
Availability
Excellent. Winter storms in the north can cause brief outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard. Type C plugs fit.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates; small fraction of gas.
Practical tips
- European C/F adapter works everywhere.
- EV chargers (Type 2 / CCS) are widely available, useful if you’re renting.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Norway?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Norway sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Norway use?
- Norway uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Norway when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Norway 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 Norway the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Norway is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.