au plug type Page 9

Ah, the Australian plug type—because shocking yourself with the wrong socket is a rite of passage. Australia uses the Type I plug, which has two flat pins in a V-shape and a vertical grounding pin. The voltage is a neat 230V at 50Hz, so don’t try your luck with devices from other continents without an adapter or transformer. This plug type is standard across Australia, New Zealand, and a few Pacific Island nations, so your gadgets should feel right at home. For any electrical appliance shopping, remember to check compatibility to avoid fried gadgets or worse—your eyebrows. For more details on specifications and compatibility, consult official Australian electrical standards documentation.