🔌 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
Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Greece uses the Euro (EUR).
Leaving 5–10% or rounding up is normal in restaurants and tavernas.
🚗 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: Greek. Dialling code: +30.
Quick answers for Greece
Places in Greece
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Greece?
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 Greece use?
Greece 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 Greece?
Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Greece?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Greece?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Greece?
Leaving 5–10% or rounding up is normal in restaurants and tavernas.
What is the dialling code for Greece?
+30. From a UK phone, dial +30 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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