Australian to Japanese power converter?

I am planning to charge my phone and camera while in Japan and am wondering if I will need to purchase a power socket converter? Also, is the wattage in Japan the same as Australian power sockets?

Best Answer

There is an added complication with Australian -> Japanese power. Japanese outlets are not earthed. This can be a problem especially for laptop chargers, as many sold in Australia have a three pin plug.

You could buy a new power brick, but they are a little expensive. I found this guy (see pic) at Bic Camera (a consumer electronics chain), and It worked perfectly without the earth connected.

Of course, the earth is there for a reason, and this adapter sacrifices on safety. I am not so much recommending this method as describing my solution.

The other option with some appliances is simply to buy a new one. My wife ended up buying a hair-straightener in Japan anyway, as the 240V Australian one didn't heat up on Japanese power. Those kind of small appliances are cheap there anyway.

TL;DR Check that the appliances you bring are two-pin.

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Is Japan voltage same as Australia?

In Japan the standard voltage is 100 V and the frequency is 50 / 60 Hz. The voltage in Japan (100 V) is less than in Australia (230 V). You need a voltage converter.

Can I use Australian appliances in Japan?

You will need a step down voltage converter a device that can be plugged to 100 volts and it provides an outlet with 230 volts for your Australia' device.

Do I need A power converter for Japan?

If you would like to use your appliance from overseas in Japan, you can use a converter to change its voltage, or use an adapter to make it fit into the Japanese socket. If your appliance states it needs 120-160V (or anything other than 100V) to work, you will need a converter to use it in Japan.

Is Australia A 100V?

Voltage ConvertersMains voltage in Australia is 230V 50Hz. Travellers from most nations in Asia, Africa and Europe should have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia - therefore you will not need a voltage converter. Notable exceptions to this are Japan, USA and Canada which uses 100/120V 50/60Hz.

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