Travel essentials by country
Australia's Type I plug fits almost nowhere else, and the two things worth knowing before you buy an adapter are which plug shape you need and whether your chargers handle the local voltage. Nearly all modern laptop and phone chargers are rated 100 to 240 volts and are fine anywhere. Hair dryers, straighteners and shavers frequently are not. This table covers the plug, the voltage, and whether you can drink the tap water.
Travel essentials in 16 destinations
| Destination | Plug & voltage | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 馃嚦馃嚳 New Zealand | No adapter 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚡馃嚨 Japan | Type A/B 路 100V | View guide |
| 馃嚠馃嚛 Indonesia | Type C/F 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚭馃嚫 United States | Type A/B 路 120V | View guide |
| 馃嚞馃嚙 United Kingdom | Type G 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚬馃嚟 Thailand | Type A/B/C 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚮馃嚦 Vietnam | Type A/C/F 路 220V | View guide |
| 馃嚠馃嚦 India | Type C/D/M 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚫馃嚞 Singapore | Type G 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚝馃嚡 Fiji | No adapter 路 240V | View guide |
| 馃嚠馃嚬 Italy | Type C/F/L 路 230V | View guide |
| 馃嚨馃嚟 Philippines | Type A/B/C 路 220V | View guide |
| 馃嚢馃嚪 South Korea | Type C/F 路 220V | View guide |
| 馃嚚馃嚦 China | No adapter 路 220V | View guide |
| 馃嚥馃嚲 Malaysia | Type G 路 240V | View guide |
| 馃嚘馃嚜 United Arab Emirates | Type G 路 230V | View guide |
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a voltage converter or just a plug adapter?
Check the small print on the charger. If it says 100-240V, you need a plug adapter only, and that covers virtually every phone, laptop and camera charger. If it says 240V alone, a high-wattage appliance on a 110V supply will underperform, and a 110V appliance on 240V will be destroyed.
Will my Australian plug fit in New Zealand?
Yes. New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and China all use the same Type I plug shape as Australia, and New Zealand and Fiji also share the 230V supply, so no adapter is needed.
Is a universal adapter worth buying?
For one trip to one country, a single cheap adapter is enough. If you travel often, one universal adapter with USB-C power delivery replaces both the adapter and a charger, which is usually the better buy.
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