🔌 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
Turkey is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY).
Around 5–10% is usual in restaurants, and small tips for hotel staff are common.
🚗 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: Turkish. Dialling code: +90.
Quick answers for Turkey
Places in Turkey
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Turkey?
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 Turkey use?
Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Turkey?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Turkey?
The Turkish lira (TRY).
Do you tip in Turkey?
Around 5–10% is usual in restaurants, and small tips for hotel staff are common.
What is the dialling code for Turkey?
+90. From a UK phone, dial +90 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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