🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Austria is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Austria uses the Euro (EUR).
Round up or add 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: German. Dialling code: +43.
Quick answers for Austria
Places in Austria
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Austria?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Austria use?
Austria uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Austria?
Austria is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Austria?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Austria?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Austria?
Round up or add 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay.
What is the dialling code for Austria?
+43. From a UK phone, dial +43 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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