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Germany vs Ireland
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Germany and Ireland, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Germany | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Police | 110 | 112 / 999 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +49 | +353 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) |
| Best season | 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. | 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. |
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.
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Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.