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Greece vs Germany
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Greece and Germany, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Greece | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 100 / 112 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 166 / 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Caution | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +30 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | May to June and September to October are best for sightseeing and island trips with warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot, busy and expensive, while winter is quieter but many island services reduce schedules. | 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. |
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Greece travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Greece.
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.