🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need an Australian (type I) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type I: Two flat pins in a V, plus an earth pin
🕒 Time difference
Sydney / Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Sydney / Melbourne: –.
Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Brisbane: –.
Adelaide is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Adelaide: –.
Darwin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Darwin: –.
Perth is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Local time in Perth: –.
💶 Money & tipping
Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
Not expected, as staff earn a good minimum wage. Up to 10% for great service is a nice extra.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: English. Dialling code: +61.
Quick answers for Australia
Places in Australia
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Australia?
Yes. You'll need an Australian (type I) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Australia use?
Australia uses type I: type I – Two flat pins in a V, plus an earth pin. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Australia?
Sydney / Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 9 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Adelaide is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Darwin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates). Perth is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Australia?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Australia?
The Australian dollar (AUD).
Do you tip in Australia?
Not expected, as staff earn a good minimum wage. Up to 10% for great service is a nice extra.
What is the dialling code for Australia?
+61. From a UK phone, dial +61 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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