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🇭🇷 Croatia: plugs, time difference, currency & tipping

The practical stuff UK travellers need to know before going to Croatia, including Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, Hvar.

Plug adapter from the UK?YesType C, F
Voltage230VSame as UK (230V)
Local time now–+1h vs UK
CurrencyEUREuro
Drive on theRightOpposite to UK
Tipping5–10%Restaurants

🔌 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")

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🕒 Time difference

Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.

Convert a time to Croatia →

💶 Money & tipping

Croatia uses the Euro (EUR).

5–10% in restaurants is normal.

Work out a tip →

🚗 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: Croatian. Dialling code: +385.

Quick answers for Croatia

Places in Croatia

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Common questions

Do I need a plug adapter for Croatia?

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 Croatia use?

Croatia 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 Croatia?

Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Croatia?

On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.

What currency is used in Croatia?

The Euro (EUR).

Do you tip in Croatia?

5–10% in restaurants is normal.

What is the dialling code for Croatia?

+385. From a UK phone, dial +385 and drop the first 0 of the local number.

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