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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

240V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in New Zealand

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Papua New Guinea to New Zealand: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) No Adapter Needed

Whether it's a business trip or a vacation, traveling from Papua New Guinea to New Zealand requires a quick check on power compatibility. The last thing you want is to arrive and discover your charger doesn't fit the outlets.

Good news: Papua New Guinea and New Zealand share compatible plug types (Type I). Your existing plugs should fit directly into New Zealand's outlets without any adapter needed.

On the voltage front, Papua New Guinea (240V, 50Hz) and New Zealand (230V, 50Hz) are very similar. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.

Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type I plugs, so your devices should fit New Zealand's outlets directly.