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Netherlands vs France
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and France, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | France |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/E |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 17 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 15 (SAMU) |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +33 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | 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. | Late spring and early autumn bring warm days, long light and thinner crowds. July and August are peak tourist months, while many smaller businesses outside resort areas may take summer holidays. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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France travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for France.