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Netherlands vs Greece
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and Greece, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 100 / 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 166 / 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Caution |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +30 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST) |
| 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. | 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. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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Greece travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Greece.