You need a plug adapter
Your plugs from Australia (type I) don’t fit the sockets in Japan (types A and B). Take an adapter to type A.
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Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: different from home
Japan has 100 V, Australia has 230 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.
Frequency: different
Japan uses 50/60 Hz, Australia uses 50 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.
- from: Australia
- to: Japan
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type I | AB | doesn’t fit |
- Australia
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Japan
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
Japan runs on 100 V – the lowest mains voltage in the world. The east (Tokyo, Tōhoku, Hokkaidō) uses 50 Hz and the west (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Kyūshū) 60 Hz; the border runs roughly along the Fuji River in Shizuoka. Most sockets are two-slot type A, so three-prong type B plugs may need an adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Australia to Japan?
You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from Australia (type I) don’t fit the sockets in Japan (types A and B). Take an adapter to type A.
Do I need a voltage converter from Australia to Japan?
Voltage: different from home. Japan has 100 V, Australia has 230 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.