From Papua New Guinea to Vietnam
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Vietnam: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Vietnam. 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
VietnamYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Vietnam
Type A
Type B
Type C
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Vietnam: A, B, C
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 Vietnam
Vietnam runs on 230V/50Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets. Most outlets accept either US flat pins or European round pins, so many travellers will not need an adapter at all.
Grid & history
Hydropower provides about a third of Vietnam’s electricity, while coal and gas cover most of the rest. Solar has grown fast since the 2018 feed-in tariff.
Availability
Supply is reliable in cities and tourist areas. The mountainous north and the central highlands can see outages during typhoon season.
Sockets & hotels
Hybrid sockets that accept Type A flat pins and Type C round pins are common, while grounded Type B is less common in older buildings.
Energy mix
Hydro is the largest single source; solar is catching up.
Practical tips
- Most US, European, and Japanese plugs fit Vietnamese sockets directly.
- A small universal A/C adapter covers any odd outlet.
- Voltage is 230V, so US-only hair dryers may overheat.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Vietnam?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Vietnam sockets (Type A, Type B, Type C), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Vietnam use?
- Vietnam uses Type A, Type B, Type C. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Vietnam when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Vietnam 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 Vietnam the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Vietnam is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.