The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Papua New Guinea and South Africa.
| Papua New Guinea | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | I | M, N |
| Voltage | 240V | 220V, 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
Papua New Guinea uses Plug Type I.
In South Africa there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type I
(Papua New Guinea) to Plug Type M
(South Africa)
Socket Type I
(Papua New Guinea) to Plug Type N
(South Africa)
The voltages found in Papua New Guinea (240V) and South Africa (220V and 230V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Papua New Guinea and South Africa is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.