From Papua New Guinea to Laos
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Laos: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Laos. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
LaosYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Laos
Type A
Type B
Type C
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Laos: A, B, C
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Laos
Laos uses 230V/50Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets.
Grid & history
Laos is the "battery of Southeast Asia", vast hydropower exports to Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Domestic supply is reliable in most populated areas.
Availability
Reliable in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and along the main highway corridor.
Sockets & hotels
Hybrid sockets accepting US flat pins (A/B) and European round pins (C) are common.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates; major exporter.
Practical tips
- Most US and European plugs fit Lao sockets directly.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.