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Ireland vs Netherlands

A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Ireland and Netherlands — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.

Quick answer

Traveling between Ireland and Netherlands, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.

Detail Ireland Netherlands
Power plug Type G Type C/F
Voltage 230V 230V
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Emergency (general) 112 / 999 112
Police 112 / 999 112
Ambulance 112 / 999 112
Tap water Generally safe Generally safe
Driving side Left Right
Currency Euro (EUR, €) Euro (EUR, €)
Dialing code +353 +31
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. April and May are popular for tulips and spring weather. June to September has the warmest conditions for cycling and canal trips, while shoulder months are quieter and often better value.

Full brief

Ireland travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.

Full brief

Netherlands travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.

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