Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, J
Plugs & sockets in Australia
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Rwanda to Australia: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Rwanda to Australia? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.
Rwanda uses Type C and J plugs, while Australia uses Type I. Since there is no overlap, you will need a travel adapter to plug in your devices. Make sure to pick one up before your trip or at the airport.
The voltage and frequency in Australia (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Rwanda (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


