🔌 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 E: Two round pins, with an earth pin in the socket
🕒 Time difference
Poland is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN).
Around 10% for table service. Saying "thank you" when paying can mean "keep the change".
🚗 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: Polish. Dialling code: +48.
Quick answers for Poland
Places in Poland
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Poland?
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 Poland use?
Poland uses type C, E: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type E – Two round pins, with an earth pin in the socket. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Poland?
Poland is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Poland?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Poland?
The Polish złoty (PLN).
Do you tip in Poland?
Around 10% for table service. Saying "thank you" when paying can mean "keep the change".
What is the dialling code for Poland?
+48. From a UK phone, dial +48 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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