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

Q: What plug is used in Oman?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Papua New Guinea and Oman, 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 Oman. Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs, and Oman 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

Oman (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Oman

Voltage

Papua New Guinea 240 V

Oman 230 V

Match

Frequency

Papua New Guinea 50 Hz

Oman 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Oman

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

Full Oman plug guide