Plugs, sockets & voltage

Plugs in Australia and New Zealand

UK plugsBring a UK adapterChecked 22 October 2026

Australia and New Zealand use Type I sockets, with two slanted flat pins and an optional earth, at 230 to 240V. A Type I adapter is all you need. Each socket has its own switch, so turn it on.

No adapter needed
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RatingBring a UK adapter

Socket typesI

Areas covered3 on this page

The same adapter works in Fiji, Papua New Guinea and mainland China (where sockets often take US and two-pin plugs too). Campsites and campervans use the same sockets.

Where Type I is used

Australia and New ZealandBring a UK adapter
Type I at 230 to 240V. Switch the socket on.
ChinaBring a UK adapter
Type I, plus combined sockets that take two-pin plugs.
Campervans and campsitesBring a UK adapter
Same sockets on hook-up. Bring an extension lead.

Sockets you'll find

Type IAustralian · 230-240V

Using your UK kit

Voltage is 230V, the same as the UK, so all your appliances work with an adapter.
Each socket has its own switch. If nothing happens, flip the switch on.
Australian adapters are cheap at airports and supermarkets if you forget one.
New Zealand uses the same sockets, so one adapter covers both.

Road trips and campervans

Campervans run sockets off a leisure battery or a campsite hook-up, and many have USB points too. Without a hook-up, inverters may not handle a hair dryer. On long outback drives, charge everything in the car with a USB lead.

Before you go

Forgot your adapter? Every Australian supermarket and airport sells them.

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Questions people ask

Do Australia and New Zealand use the same plug?

Yes. Both use Type I, so one adapter covers the whole trip.

What plug does Australia use?

Type I, with two slanted flat pins and an optional earth pin, at 230 to 240V.

Do Australian sockets have switches?

Yes. Each socket has its own switch, so make sure it's on.

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Waymark summarises official UK government (FCDO) travel advice and other public sources to help you plan. It is not a substitute for that advice, which can change at short notice. Always read the latest FCDO page for your destination and check your insurance before you book. Content last checked 22 October 2026.