🔌 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 E: Two round pins, with an earth pin in the socket
🕒 Time difference
Belgium is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR).
Service is usually included. Rounding up is enough.
🚗 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: Dutch, French and German. Dialling code: +32.
Quick answers for Belgium
Places in Belgium
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Belgium?
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 Belgium use?
Belgium uses type C, E: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type E – Two round pins, with an earth pin in the socket. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Belgium?
Belgium is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Belgium?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Belgium?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Belgium?
Service is usually included. Rounding up is enough.
What is the dialling code for Belgium?
+32. From a UK phone, dial +32 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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