🔌 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
Iceland is on the same time as the UK in the UK winter and 1 hour behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK).
Not expected. Service is included in prices.
🚗 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: Icelandic. Dialling code: +354.
Quick answers for Iceland
Places in Iceland
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Iceland?
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 Iceland use?
Iceland 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 Iceland?
Iceland is on the same time as the UK in the UK winter and 1 hour behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Iceland?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Iceland?
The Icelandic króna (ISK).
Do you tip in Iceland?
Not expected. Service is included in prices.
What is the dialling code for Iceland?
+354. From a UK phone, dial +354 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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