UK → Australia
What plug do I need for Australia from the UK?
United Kingdom → Australia
Yes — you need a UK-to-Australia travel adapter.
Australia uses Type I sockets. Your UK Type G plug will not fit them directly.
Plug fit
Adapter required
UK Type G plugs do not fit Type I sockets directly.
Voltage
Normally compatible
Australia and the UK both use 230V. A voltage converter is not normally needed for UK appliances, but you should still check the voltage on the appliance label.
UK plug → Australia sockets
- Sockets
- Type I
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Will my UK devices work in Australia?
- Most UK devices designed for 230V should work on Australia's electricity supply. You will still need a plug adapter.
- Phone, tablet and laptop chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work. Check the label on any single-voltage appliance before you use it.
Using UK plugs in Australia
A UK Type G plug does not fit Australia's Type I socket, so you need a travel adapter.
Australia uses 230V, the same as the UK. A voltage converter is not normally needed for UK appliances, but check the appliance label before use.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Australia from the UK?
Yes. Australia uses Type I sockets, so your UK Type G plug will not fit directly. Take a UK-to-Australia travel adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Australia?
Not normally. Australia and the UK both use 230V at 50Hz. Most UK appliances should work electrically, but you still need a plug adapter and should check the appliance label.
Why do I sometimes see Australia listed as 240V?
Australia’s official voltage is 230V, but you may still see the supply described or measured as 240V. For most UK appliances, the important point is that Australia is in the same usual voltage range as the UK.
Can I charge my phone or laptop in Australia?
Usually, yes. Chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work in Australia. You will still need a Type I plug adapter.