Travel comparison
Ireland vs Germany
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Ireland and Germany — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Ireland and Germany, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Ireland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 / 999 | 112 |
| Police | 112 / 999 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 999 | 112 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +353 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | May to September gives the best daylight for road trips and coastal scenery. Weather is changeable year-round, so waterproof layers matter more than exact month. April, May and September are good shoulder-season choices. | May to September is best for city trips, outdoor dining and festivals. December is popular for Christmas markets, while spring and early autumn usually have better hotel value than peak summer. |
Full brief
Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.
Full brief
Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.