Type I Plug 3 pins
AS/NZS 3112 (Australasian)
The Type I plug is a three-pin design with two flat angled blades forming an inverted V and a flat earth pin, used in the AS/NZS 3112 standard. It is an earthed plug for 220-240V, 50 Hz supplies and is mainly used across Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and several Pacific islands.
What Does a Type I Plug Look Like?
The Type I plug has two flat blades set at an angle so they form an inverted V, plus a flat earth pin that sits either above or below the live and neutral blades. The blades are broad and slightly tapered. Many sockets accept a two-pin version for unearthed devices, but the common AS/NZS 3112 configuration is the three-pin earthed version, easy to recognise by the V-shaped live and neutral pair.
Where Is the Type I Plug Used?
Type I is the standard plug in 19 main countries and territories, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Nauru, Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, Christmas Island, Norfolk Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. It is also used as a secondary socket standard in a few countries, notably Myanmar, Uruguay, Paraguay and Timor-Leste.
Which Plugs Fit a Type I Socket?
Type I sockets are designed for Type I plugs, so travellers with Australian or New Zealand Type I plugs can plug in directly. Plugs from the US and Canada (A/B), the UK (G), mainland Europe (C/E/F) and India (D/C) do not fit Type I sockets without an adapter. Japanese A/B plugs also do not fit.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Fits a Type I socket? |
|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | No, bring an adapter |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | No, bring an adapter |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | No, bring an adapter |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Yes, no adapter |
| India | Type D/C | No, bring an adapter |
| Japan | Type A/B | No, bring an adapter |
Travel Adapters for Type I Sockets
If your plug is not Type I you will need a Type I adapter or a universal adapter with Type I support to plug into sockets in these countries. Check that any adapter accepts the grounding pin if your device needs earthing. Also confirm the appliance voltage: most local supplies are 220-240V, so dual-voltage chargers and electronics will work with just an adapter, but single-voltage appliances may need a voltage converter as well.