🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins (the UK plug)
🕒 Time difference
Ireland is on the same time as the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR).
Like the UK: 10–15% for table service if no service charge is added. Not expected in pubs.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: English and Irish. Dialling code: +353.
Quick answers for Ireland
Places in Ireland
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Ireland?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Ireland use?
Ireland uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Ireland?
Ireland is on the same time as the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Ireland?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Ireland?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Ireland?
Like the UK: 10–15% for table service if no service charge is added. Not expected in pubs.
What is the dialling code for Ireland?
+353. From a UK phone, dial +353 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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