🧳 India to Australia: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Australia on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to Australia at a glance
- Visa: eVisa needed – An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel.
- Money: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Time: Australia (Canberra) is 5.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Australia uses plug type I, and India uses C, D, M.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Australia).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 000 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Not expected; 10% for great service
- Best time: Sep–Nov and Mar–May – mild weather in most regions
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Australia – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Australia?
eVisa needed. An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Australia?
The Australian dollar (AUD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Australia?
Australia (Canberra) is 5.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Australia?
Yes, bring an adapter: Australia uses plug type I, and India uses C, D, M. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Australia).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Australia?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Australia?
000 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
Sep–Nov and Mar–May – mild weather in most regions.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Australia?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 18 Aug 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Australia, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.