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Germany vs Italy
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Germany and Italy, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Germany | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F/L |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 110 | 112 / 113 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 / 118 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +49 | +39 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| 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. | April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months for major cities and cultural trips. July and August can be hot and crowded, while coastal areas are busiest during Italian summer holidays. |
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.
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Italy travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Italy.