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Do you need a travel adapter Australia to the USA?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter

Your Australia plugs don't fit the sockets used in the USA.

Sockets in the USA
Type AType B
Voltage
230 V → 120 V
Voltage drops from 230 V to 120 V. Dual-voltage gear is fine; single-voltage appliances will underperform rather than break.

From Australia to the US you change both plug and voltage. The US uses flat Type A/B pins, so your Type I plug fits nothing, and it runs on 120V, about half Australia's 230V.

What to pack

See recommended adapters for the USA → Check another route

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Frequently asked questions

Do Australian plugs work in the US?

No, you need a Type A/B adapter.

Is US voltage safe for Aussie devices?

Lower voltage means single-voltage appliances underperform rather than break; dual-voltage gear is fine.

What plug does the US use?

Types A and B, at 120V / 60Hz.

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