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Germany vs Portugal
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Germany and Portugal, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Germany | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 110 | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +49 | +351 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+0 (WET) / UTC+1 (WEST) |
| 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 comfortable for Lisbon, Porto and coastal road trips. July and August are warm and busy, especially in the Algarve, while winter is mild but wetter in the north. |
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.
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Portugal travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Portugal.