What kind of plugs are used in Australia?
For Australia the associated plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. Australia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Are Australian plug sockets the same as UK?
UK plugs aren’t compatible with Australian sockets, even though the two electrical systems use the same voltage. You’ll therefore need an adaptor to use your UK appliances and most of these have just the two pins.
Do I need an adapter or converter for Australia?
Mains voltage in Australia is 230V 50Hz. Travellers from most nations in Asia, Africa and Europe should have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia – therefore you will not need a voltage converter.
Can I use Australian electrical goods in UK?
Australia uses Type I power plugs, while in the UK type G power plugs are used. To use your UK electrical appliances in the UK you will need a power plug adapter. Australian sockets are three pin, but look a bit different those in the UK and are often lower down the wall.
What does a UK power plug look like?
UK appliances are fitted with a three-pin plug. Wall sockets have a switch controlling power supply. Adapters are easy to find; if your country uses lower voltage than the UK average of 230v, you may also need a converter.
What does EU plug look like?
The Europlug is a flat, two-pole, round-pin domestic AC power plug, rated for voltages up to 250 V and currents up to 2.5 A. It is a compromise design intended to connect low-power Class II appliances safely to the many different forms of round-pin domestic power socket used across Europe.
Can you use US plugs in Australia?
If you’re from America and visiting Australia then you will need to use a power adapter to fit a US plug in an Australian power outlet. If your device is 230 volts or is dual voltage and your plug fits in an Australian power outlet then it should work in Australia.
What are the power plugs and sockets in Australia?
Electricity in Australia. In Australia the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Can a UK power adapter be used in Australia?
If your country does use the same mains voltage as Australia all you need is a power adapter, which is a device that simply enables you to plug your appliance into the sockets in Australia. Simply put, you plug your appliance into the power adapter, then plug the power adapter into the wall socket in Australia. Are Australian and UK plugs the same?
Do you need a power plug adapter for sockets Type I?
When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type I. We don’t sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. Because you may also need a voltage converter, you should consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter (see below).
What’s the difference between Australian and Chinese power plugs?
Although there are slight differences (the pins of Chinese plugs are 1 mm longer and the sockets are installed with the earth contact facing upwards), the Australian plug mates with the socket used in the People’s Republic of China (mainland China).
