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Papua New Guinea: plug type, voltage, driving side and emergency number
Quick travel facts for Papua New Guinea (capital: Port Moresby): which plug and voltage to pack for, which side of the road traffic uses, who to call in an emergency, and the calling code, currency and time zone. Data checked 2026-10-27.
Quick answers
What plug type does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses type I plugs and sockets. Type I is two flat pins angled in a V shape, usually with an earth pin. All plug types by country.
What voltage does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses a mains supply of about 240 V at 50 Hz. Voltage and frequency by country.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Papua New Guinea?
In Papua New Guinea, traffic drives on the left. Driving side by country.
What is the emergency number in Papua New Guinea?
Emergency numbers in Papua New Guinea: police 112; ambulance 111; fire 110. Emergency numbers by country.
What is the calling code for Papua New Guinea?
The international calling code for Papua New Guinea is +675. Dial it after your international access prefix, or type + at the start on a mobile phone. Calling codes by country.
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
The official currency of Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK). Currency by country.
What are the official languages of Papua New Guinea?
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
What time zone is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea spans 2 standard-time offsets, from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00 (UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00). Clocks do not change for daylight saving time. Time zones by country.
Papua New Guinea travel facts at a glance
| Plug types | Type I |
|---|---|
| Voltage and frequency | 240 V, 50 Hz |
| Driving side | Drives on the left (left-hand traffic) |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 112 Ambulance: 111 Fire: 110 |
| International dialling code | +675 |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K) |
| Official languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin |
| Time zone(s) | 2 offsets, UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00 (standard time) |
| Daylight saving | No clock changes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a travel adapter for Papua New Guinea?
You need one if your devices have plugs that do not fit type I sockets. A travel adapter only changes the shape of the plug; it does not change the voltage.
Do I need a voltage converter for Papua New Guinea?
Most phone, laptop and camera chargers accept 100 to 240 V, so a plug adapter is usually enough: check the small print on the charger. Devices rated for 110 to 120 V only, such as some hair dryers and kitchen appliances from North America, need a converter or should not be used.
Is this travel information official?
No. GeoKnow is an independent site. The facts come from public datasets and are shown only where at least two sources agree. Always check official government travel advice before you go.
When was this checked?
The data was checked on 2026-10-27. Plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change, so confirm important details before travelling.
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Data checked 2026-10-27. These facts are compiled from public datasets and are shown only where at least two independent sources agree. GeoKnow is an independent site and is not an official source: rules, plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change. Before you go, confirm anything important with your government’s travel advice, the destination’s embassy, your airline, hotel or phone provider. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
More about Papua New Guinea
See the main Papua New Guinea country page for the capital, population, land neighbours and outline map. Learn it, then test yourself: Capital Hunt (the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby), Outline, Guess the Flag, Neighbour Rush and Border Run, or browse all geography games.
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Sources: Plugs, voltage and frequency: Wikipedia “Mains electricity by country” and worldstandards.eu. Driving side: Wikipedia “Left- and right-hand traffic” and Wikidata. Emergency numbers: Wikipedia “List of emergency telephone numbers” and Wikidata. Calling codes: Wikipedia “List of telephone country codes”, Wikidata and REST Countries. Currency: REST Countries and Wikidata. Languages: REST Countries and Wikidata. Time zones: the IANA time zone database, cross-checked against Wikipedia or Wikidata. Tipping: Wikipedia “List of tipping customs by country” (single source, community edited).