Can I use an EU plug in Australia?
UK plugs aren’t compatible with Australian sockets, even though the two electrical systems use the same voltage. You’ll therefore need an adaptor to use your UK appliances and most of these have just the two pins.
Does Australia use EU or US plug?
Australia, Europe and the USA all have different plugs. 3. Re: Electrical appliance outlets?
What adaptor do I need for Australia?
This means that you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor, because Australia operates on a 230V supply voltage, which is within the 110-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.
Can I use UK electrical equipment in Australia?
You will not need any sort of voltage adapter (they are always big, heavy and they can’t handle too much energy. i.e. might have problems with hairdryers). You can plug your devices to the electric network grid in Australia without requiring a voltage adapter.
Are EU and US plugs the same?
American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts. If you see a range of voltages printed on the item or its plug (such as “110–220”), you’re OK in Europe. Some older appliances have a voltage switch marked 110 (US) and 220 (Europe) — switch it to 220 as you pack.
Are all EU plugs the same?
It is a compromise design intended to connect low-power Class II appliances safely to the many different forms of round-pin domestic power socket used across Europe. However, it is not compatible with the rectangular-pin BS 1363 sockets found in Cyprus, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom.
Will my UK hairdryer work in Australia?
The voltage in Australia and the UK is 240V. In America, it’s a pitiful 120V (which is why your hairdryer was a bit limp!) All you’ll need is an adapter to take your straight pin socket to Australia’s diagonal pin socket.
What is A EU adapter?
(Consider replacing your appliance instead, or traveling without it.) A small adapter allows American-style plugs (two flat prongs) to fit into British or Irish outlets (which take three rectangular prongs) or continental European outlets (which take two round prongs). Adapters are inexpensive — bring a handful.
Is UK and EU plug the same?
All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets except for the UK and Ireland that operates on its own unique 3 flat rectangle pronged outlets. If you are travelling through the UK or Ireland (including London) you will need a UK and Ireland power point adapter.