Ceptics Australia Plug Adapter (Type I, 3 Pack)
Australia, New Zealand and China
- Type I plug
- Takes US two- and three-prong plugs
- Grounded, 10A/250V
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Travel Guide
Australia Plug Type and Adapter
Australia uses the type I plug (angled flat pins) at 230 V, 50 Hz, the same as New Zealand. Which adapter to pack and why sockets have switches.
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The short answer
Australia uses plug type I at 230 V, 50 Hz. From the US you need a type I adapter.
Australia uses type I: two flat pins set at an angle, with an optional flat ground pin. New Zealand uses the same plug, and so do mainland China and Argentina.
The sockets in Australia
- I
Two flat pins in a V shape, with an optional flat ground pin.
Where else type I is used
What you need, by where you're from
"Converter" applies only to single-voltage devices. Chargers marked 100-240V need an adapter at most.
| Traveling from | Adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|
| United States or Canada | Type I | For 120 V-only devices |
| United Kingdom or Ireland | Type I | Not needed |
| Mainland Europe | Type I | Not needed |
| Australia or New Zealand | Not needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type I | For 100 V-only devices |
The adapter to pack for Australia
A type I adapter that takes US plugs. None of these convert voltage.
Visiting several countries?
A universal adapter covers types A, C, G and I. It won't fit Switzerland, India or South Africa well.
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Worth knowing before you go
- Australian sockets usually have an on/off switch. Switch it on before deciding a charger is dead.
- Australia runs at 230 V. US devices rated for 120 V only need a converter.
- The same type I adapter works in New Zealand, Fiji and mainland China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plug adapter do I need for Australia?
A type I adapter, which also works in New Zealand.
Do I need a converter for Australia?
Only for devices that run on 120 V alone. Australia runs at 230 V.
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