🔌 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
Germany is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Germany uses the Euro (EUR).
Round up or add 5–10%, and tell the server the total you want to pay rather than leaving it on the table.
🚗 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: +49.
Quick answers for Germany
Places in Germany
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Germany?
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 Germany use?
Germany 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 Germany?
Germany is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Germany?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Germany?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Germany?
Round up or add 5–10%, and tell the server the total you want to pay rather than leaving it on the table.
What is the dialling code for Germany?
+49. From a UK phone, dial +49 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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