From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Papua New Guinea
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Papua New Guinea: None of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Papua New Guinea. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Papua New GuineaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Papua New Guinea
Type I
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Papua New Guinea: I
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 240V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea uses 240V/50Hz with Type I sockets.
Grid & history
PNG Power supplies the major cities with a mix of hydropower (Yonki, Ramu) and diesel. Vast parts of the country remain off-grid.
Availability
Reliable in Port Moresby and Lae; rural Highlands largely off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type I. Australian/NZ plugs fit.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- An Australian or NZ Type I adapter works in both countries.
- Voltage is 240V, the high end of the European range, and modern chargers handle it.
- A power bank is essential outside major cities.