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Netherlands vs Ireland
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and Ireland, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Police | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +353 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) |
| 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 September gives the best daylight for road trips and coastal scenery. Weather is changeable year-round, so waterproof layers matter more than exact month. April, May and September are good shoulder-season choices. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.