Travel adapter from Papua New Guinea to Ireland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ireland?

Ireland uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Papua New Guinea and Ireland, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Papua New Guinea, you will need a travel adapter for Ireland. Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs, and Ireland uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Papua New Guinea (home)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Ireland (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Ireland

Voltage

Papua New Guinea 240 V

Ireland 230 V

Match

Frequency

Papua New Guinea 50 Hz

Ireland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Ireland

In Ireland, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Ireland is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ireland plug guide