Do you need a travel plug for Papua New Guinea?

Yes, always.

Papua New Guinea uses exclusively type I sockets. This plug has three pins: two angled flat pins in an inverted V-shape for live and neutral, plus a vertical earthing pin at the bottom. This type is completely different from the Dutch type C and F plugs and therefore does not fit without an adapter.

A travel plug for Papua New Guinea is necessary when you:

• bring Dutch chargers or electrical devices
• stay in hotels, lodges or guesthouses in Port Moresby
• make a trek to the Highlands or visit the Goroka festival
• explore the Sepik river or the Trobriand Islands

Which type of socket does Papua New Guinea have?

Papua New Guinea uses one plug type:

• Type I: three pins in an inverted V-shape. The same type as in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and parts of China

You can recognise the type I socket by:

• two flat pins set at an angle in an inverted V-shape
• one vertical earthing pin at the bottom
• dimensions according to the Australian standard AS 3112
• usually an on/off switch next to the socket

Due to its geographical proximity and historical ties with Australia (Papua New Guinea was an Australian protectorate until 1975), the Australian type I system was adopted as the national standard. Throughout the country you therefore come across the same sockets, whether you stay in Port Moresby, Mount Hagen, Lae or in a remote village in the Highlands.

Which travel plug for Papua New Guinea is best?

The best choice depends on how often you travel and what you bring.

For a one-off trip to Papua New Guinea, a simple type I adapter (also known as the Australia adapter) is sufficient. With it you convert your Dutch plug to the right format.

For travellers who combine Papua New Guinea with other Oceanian destinations, a world adapter is the smarter choice. Travelling on to Australia (type I), New Zealand (type I), Fiji (type I) or the Solomon Islands (type I and G), the same adapter works everywhere. The Remodius World Adapter works in Papua New Guinea and in 220+ other countries, with multiple USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

When choosing a travel plug for Papua New Guinea, pay attention to:

• support for type I sockets
• sturdy and earthed housing
• built-in USB and USB-C ports
• compact size for backpacking and trekking
• enough power for laptops and larger devices

Power and voltage in Papua New Guinea

The power supply in Papua New Guinea differs slightly from the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 240 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch devices: yes

The voltage in Papua New Guinea is 10 volts higher than in the Netherlands (230V), but this difference is negligible. Modern Dutch devices and chargers work without any problems on 240 volts. So you don't need a voltage converter. A travel plug for Papua New Guinea is enough.

It is good to know that the power supply in Papua New Guinea is often limited outside the capital Port Moresby. In the Highlands, on remote islands and in village communities along the Sepik river, many accommodations have only limited power at set times, sometimes only via diesel generators or solar panels. A power bank and headlamp with rechargeable battery are essential additions to your travel kit.

When is a travel plug for Papua New Guinea indispensable?

An adapter is indispensable in Papua New Guinea when using:

• phone and laptop chargers
• camera and GoPro chargers
• electric toothbrushes
• power banks and portable batteries
• headlamps and flashlights with rechargeable battery
• satellite phones or GPS equipment
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you visit the impressive Goroka festival or the Mount Hagen Cultural Show, make a trek along the Kokoda Track, snorkel or dive at the Trobriand Islands and explore the Bismarck mountains, or spot birds (including birds of paradise) in remote jungles, a reliable travel plug plus power bank is handy to keep your equipment and cameras charged at all times, even during power outages or in villages without a power supply.

Buying a travel plug for Papua New Guinea

Want to travel carefree and not depend on adapters on location? Then choose a reliable travel plug or world adapter suitable for Papua New Guinea.

With the right adapter you avoid loose connections, non-working devices and unnecessary stress during your trip. Travelling onward after Papua New Guinea, for example to Australia (type I), New Zealand (type I) or the Solomon Islands (type I and G)? Then a world adapter covers all these types at once. The Remodius World Adapter works in 220+ countries.